Risk of Cancer in Patients with Dermatomyositis or Polymyositis

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Authors

Bárður Sigurgeirsson · Integrated Cardio Metabolic Centre

Bernt Lindelöf · Karolinska University Hospital

Erik Allander · Integrated Cardio Metabolic Centre

Abstract

The risk of cancer is increased in patients with polymyositis or dermatomyositis. In patients with dermatomyositis there is also a higher rate of mortality from cancer.

Topics & Keywords

Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis Genetic factors in colorectal cancer Heterotopic Ossification and Related Conditions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 326, Issue 6, pp. 363-367

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199202063260602

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