Severity Factors of Dermatomyositis in the Caribbean Population - DM-ANTILLES
Dermatomyositis is a rare chronic autoimmune and inflammatory disease that affects the skin and striated muscles. Its prognosis is linked to visceral involvement (lungs, heart, and oropharyngeal region) and to the possible presence of associated cancer. The implementation of the research will allow identification of incident cases of dermatomyositis in Guadeloupe and the characterization of the disease in the overseas population, in the absence of data in the literature.
• Patient with a diagnosis of dermatomyositis according to the 2003 ENMC criteria
• Patient with parents or grandparents originating from the Caribbean arc
• Patient aged 16 years or older
• Patient residing in Guadeloupe
• Patient (or legal representative) who has received information about the study and has signed the informed consent form
• Patient affiliated with a social security scheme