Dermatomyositis
ICD-10 Code
M33
Category
Autoimmune
Dermatomyositis
Definition
Dermatomyositis (DM) is a type of idiopathic inflammatory myopathy characterized by evocative skin lesions and symmetrical proximal muscle weakness.
Also known as dermatomyositis, dermatopolymyositis, DM — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 10223 per MONDO
- ICD10CM M33 per MONDO
- ICD9 710.3 per MONDO
- MESH D003882 per MONDO
- NCIT C26744 per MONDO
- Orphanet 221 per MONDO
- SCTID 396230008 per MONDO
- UMLS C0011633 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Musculature | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculature | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
Drugs indicated
| Drug | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | may prevent | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |