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CADM Misdiagnosed Twice as Often as DM, Linked to Poorer Outcomes

Study reveals CADM patients face twice the misdiagnosis rate of DM patients, with diagnostic delays associated with increased hospitalization and ILD risks.

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  1. Nearly one-third of dermatomyositis patients faced misdiagnosis
  2. Amyopathic dermatomyositis patients experienced higher rates of diagnostic errors and prolonged delays
  3. Unspecified dermatitis and eczema were common misdiagnoses
  4. Misdiagnosed patients had higher hospitalization rates
  5. Careful clinical evaluation of unusual cutaneous features is associated with improved disease outcomes.

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