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Visnja Prus1, Drazen Bedeković

  • 1Klinicki odjel za reumatologiju, alergologiju i klinicku imunologiju, Klinika za unutarnje bolesti, Klinicki bolnicki centar Osijek, Josipa Huttlera 4, 31000 Osijek.

Reumatizam
|June 11, 2013
PubMed
Summary

Diagnosing polymyositis/dermatomyositis requires integrating clinical data, lab tests, and imaging. Comprehensive evaluation is key for accurate diagnosis and treatment of this inflammatory condition.

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