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Case Reports
. 1984 Jan 1;130(1):47-9.

Diaphragmatic weakness and myositis associated with systemic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

J F Braidy, J M Poulson
Case Reports

Diaphragmatic weakness and myositis associated with systemic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

J F Braidy et al. Can Med Assoc J. .

Abstract

An unusual presentation of systemic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in a young adult is reported. Among the major manifestations were severe muscle weakness and dyspnea, which were found to be due to myositis and diaphragmatic weakness. The evolution of the disease and its response to therapy are described.

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