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Interstitial Lung Disease Related to Dematomyositis: Rare Case Dian Megawati; Fanny Fachrucha
Malang Respiratory Journal Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Volume 8 No 1, March 2026 Edition
Publisher : Universitaas Brawijaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.mrj.2026.008.01.05

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Background: Dermatomyositis is a rare disease caused by inflammation of the muscles and connective tissues. One of the most common complications is interstitial lung disease (ILD) caused by a humoral immune response. Case: The case presented is a 48-year-old woman with classic symptoms of DM accompanied by respiratory symptoms and low lung fuctiond who was objectively proven to have ILD as a complication. Multidisciplinary collaboration was carried out to treat the patient. Conclusion: ILD is one of the complication and predictors of poor prognosis in DM patients. Comprehensive management and regular monitoring are needed to inhibit disease progression. Keywords: dermatomyositis, complication, ILD