Term Name:	dermatomyositis
Synonyms:	Amyopathic dermatomyositis, dermatopolymyositis, Polymyositis with skin involvement
Definition:	A myositis that results_in inflammation located_in muscle or located_in skin where a skin rash is often seen prior to the onset of muscle weakness. The disease may result from either a viral infection or an autoimmune reaction.
Ontology:	Human Disease [DOID:10223]   ( DOID:10223 )