Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Patient with eosinophilic polymyositis].

E J de Kruijf1, J Rothbarth, S G van Duinen

  • 1Afd. Algemene Interne Geneeskunde, Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum, Leiden.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|November 10, 2000
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Using a composite end-point and WIN-ratio analysis to evaluate perineal wound healing after abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer: further insights from the BIOPEX trials.

International journal of surgery (London, England)·2025
Same author

Defining Standard Data Reporting in Pelvic Exenterations for Non-Rectal Cancers: A Systematic Review of Current Data Reporting.

Cancers·2025
Same author

Treatment and outcomes of local re-recurrence in rectal cancer: a multicentre observational cohort.

European journal of surgical oncology : the journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology·2025
Same author

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy and chemoradiotherapy versus chemoradiotherapy alone in high-risk locally advanced rectal cancer: A retrospective comparison of two Dutch tertiary referral centres.

European journal of surgical oncology : the journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology·2025
Same author

Introducing an innovative surgical technique: gluteal turnover flap for posterior vaginal wall reconstruction: a case series.

Techniques in coloproctology·2024
Same author

Exploring macrophage differentiation and its relation to Modic changes in human herniated disc tissue.

Brain & spine·2023
Same journal

[Insulin intoxications caused by falsified semaglutide].

Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde·2026
Same journal

[Professional skepticism in medical research].

Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde·2026
Same journal

[Improving mobility in painful osteoarthritis].

Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde·2026
Same journal

[The effectiveness and costs of the Back At work After Surgery (BAAS) work-integrated care pathway on return to work for patients receiving knee arthroplasty].

Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde·2026
Same journal

[The rise of genetic therapies: urgent moral and societal questions].

Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde·2026
Same journal

[A man with a wound on his elbow].

Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde·2026
See all related articles

Eosinophilic polymyositis, a rare inflammatory muscle disease, involves eosinophils in muscle tissue. Effective treatment includes high-dose prednisone, immunoglobulin, and azathioprine, leading to complete remission.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Immunology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Idiopathic eosinophilic polymyositis is a rare disorder characterized by muscle inflammation and eosinophil infiltration.
  • The exact cause of eosinophil activation in this condition remains unknown, despite their crucial role in pathogenesis.

Observation:

  • A 36-year-old patient presented with severe polymyositis, marked by peripheral eosinophilia and significant eosinophil infiltration in muscle tissue.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with eosinophilic polymyositis.
  • Treatment with high-dose prednisone, immunoglobulin, and azathioprine resulted in complete disease remission.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the efficacy of immunosuppressive therapy in managing eosinophilic polymyositis.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Further research is needed to elucidate the triggers for eosinophil activation in this condition.