Myositis is an inflammation or swelling of the muscles. It is most often caused by injury, infection, medicines, or an autoimmune disorder.
Dermatomyositis and polymyositis are related topics.
Inflammatory myopathies
Rohit Aggarwal is a Rheumatologist in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aggarwal has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Elite doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Myositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis. He is licensed to treat patients in Pennsylvania. Dr. Aggarwal is currently accepting new patients.
Andrew Mammen is a Neurologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Mammen has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Elite doctor by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Polymyositis, Myositis, Dermatomyositis, and Inclusion Body Myositis. He is licensed to treat patients in Maryland. Dr. Mammen is currently accepting new patients.
Ingrid Lundberg is in Switzerland. Lundberg is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Myositis, Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.
Published Date : May 03, 2021
Published By : Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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