Cutaneous and Systemic Findings Associated With Nuclear Matrix Protein 2 Antibodies in Adult Dermatomyositis Patients

ConclusionDermatomyositis patients with anti–NXP‐2 antibodies have a distinct and often severe systemic phenotype that includes myalgia, peripheral edema, and significant dysphagia, despite having milder inflammatory skin disease.

Source: Arthritis Care and Research - November 2, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Anna Rogers, Lorinda Chung, Shufeng Li, Livia Casciola ‐Rosen, David F. Fiorentino Tags: Original Article Source Type: research