TY  - CHAP
AU  - Cristina Cappelletti
AU  - Lucia Morandi
AU  - Marina Mora
AU  - Franco Salerno
AU  - Paolo Confalonieri
AU  - Renato Mantegazza
AU  - Pia Bernasconi
ED  - Jan Tore Gran
Y1  - 2011-09-15
PY  - 2011
T1  - Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies: A Review of Immunopathological Features and Current Models of Pathogenesis
N2  - The term "myositis" covers a variety of disorders often designated "idiopathic inflammatory myopathies". Although they are rather rare compared to other rheumatic diseases, they often cause severe disability and not infrequently increased mortality. The additional involvement of important internal organs such as the heart and lungs, is not uncommon. Thus, there is a great need for a better understanding of the etiopathogenesis of myositis, which may lead to improved treatment and care for these patients. Major advances regarding research and medical treatment have been made during recent years. Of particular importance is the discovery of the Myositis specific autoantibodies, linking immunological and pathological profiles to distinct clinical disease entities. A wide range of aspects of myopathies is covered in the book presented by highly qualified authors, all internationally known for their expertice on inflammatory muscle diseases. The book covers diagnostic, pathological, immunological and therapeutic aspects of myositis.
BT  - Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies
SP  - Ch. 1
UR  - https://doi.org/10.5772/22139
DO  - 10.5772/22139
SN  - 
PB  - IntechOpen
CY  - Rijeka
Y2  - 2024-04-25
ER  -