title: [Early symptoms of dermatomyositis and antisynthetase syndrome].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The early diagnosis of rheumatic diseases is becoming increasingly important. This particularly includes inflammatory myopathies which are multisystemic disorders with visceral involvement that are associated with high morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis before the development of irreversible organ involvement is, therefore, of great importance.
  
  
  METHODS
  This report provides information on early signs and symptoms of dermatomyositis and antisynthetase syndrome. Furthermore, screening methods which allow early diagnosis including involvement of internal organs are discussed. In addition, clinical and serological subtypes and their impact on prognosis are described.
authors: Klinik für Rheumatologie, Universitätsspital Zürich, Gloriastr. 25, 8091, Zürich, Schweiz, britta.maurer@usz.ch.
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authors: Maurer
mesh_terms: D003882:Dermatomyositis / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis*; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods*; D009220:Myositis / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011322:Primary Prevention; D055502:Secondary Prevention