Subclinical pulmonary abnormalities in juvenile dermatomyositis
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Methods A cross-sectional study was performed in 20 JDM patients. Pulmonary function test included spirometry, body plethysmography and diffusion capacity for carbon monoxide (DLCO). They were also carried out six-minute walk test (6MWT) and HRCT scan. Disease activity score (DAS), childhood myositis assessment scale (CMAS), myositis damage index (MDI) and HRQL (Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory PedsQL) data were also assessed
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