Amyloid-PET: a new tool for diagnosing IBM?
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Abstract
Inclusion body myositis (IBM) and polymyositis can normally be distinguished on the basis of clinical features. However, patients with an atypical disease presentation, particularly those with early-stage disease, can be challenging to diagnose. Can imaging with amyloid-PET help distinguish these two diseases?
Medical subject headings
- Myositis, Inclusion Body
- Polymyositis