Focal myositis
Synonyms: Focal nodular myositis | Inflammatory pseudotumor of skeletal muscle
A rare idiopathic inflammatory myopathy characterized by a localized swelling of skeletal muscle that is usually located in the lower extremities.
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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version April 2024
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