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Semin Respir Crit Care Med 1999; 20(2): 131-138
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1009454
Copyright © 1999 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

The Lung in Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis

Michael H. Baumann
  • Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
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20 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

Polymyositis and dermatomyositis (PM-DM) are associated with a myriad of pulmonary manifestations. Interstitial lung disease (ILD), ventilatory failure, and aspiration pneumonitis are PM-DM pulmonary manifestations often of concern to the clinician and the focus of this review.

Key Words:

polymyositis - dermatomyositis - pulmonary