Polymyositis
ICD-10 M33.2 · ICD-11 4A41.1

Treatment of Polymyositis in Adults with Chronic Interstitial Lung Disease

Managing Polymyositis becomes more complex when chronic interstitial lung disease is present. This protocol is designed specifically for adults aged 18 years or older who carry both diagnoses.

Clinical scenario: adults (≥18 years) with Polymyositis and concurrent chronic interstitial lung disease.

Treatment approach

The protocol involves immunosuppressive therapy — with corticosteroids forming part of the strategy. The complete agent selection, sequencing, and decision points for this specific combination of conditions are detailed in the full protocol.

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References

DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keac115

Immunosuppression using steroids with or without a single DMARD (azathioprine, ciclosporin, tacrolimus, mycophenolate) is to be considered.

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