Microvascular Abnormalities Assessed by Nailfold Capillaroscopy In Juvenile Dermatomyositis After Medium to Long ‐Term Follow‐Up

ConclusionAfter medium to long‐term follow‐up, JDM patients had decreased NCD and often neovascular pattern; both were associated with higher disease activity and impaired muscle function. This suggests that NFC can have a role as a biomarker for disease activity also in longstanding JDM.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Arthritis Care and Research - August 13, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Zoltan Barth, Birgit N Witczak, Berit Flat ø, Akos Koller, Ivar Sjaastad, Helga Sanner Tags: Original Article Source Type: research