Comparison of the 2017 EULAR/ACR Criteria with Clinicoserologic Criteria for the Classification of Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies in Korean Patients

CONCLUSION: The clinicoserologic criteria based on MSA/MAA positivity could reflect more precise clinical features of IIM. Establishment of a laboratory system routinely available to screen for MSA/MAA status will be beneficial to provide precise diagnosis and proper management of IIM patients.PMID:33908213 | PMC:PMC8084694 | DOI:10.3349/ymj.2021.62.5.424

Source: Yonsei Medical Journal - April 28, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Sang Wan Chung In Seol Yoo Jinhyun Kim Seong Wook Kang Mihye Kwon Chung Il Joung In Ah Choi Sung Hae Chang Mi Il Kang Seung Jae Hong Yeon Ah Lee Source Type: research