Mining for Gems: Early Detection of Calcinosis in Juvenile Dermatomyositis Using Low-Dose Computed Tomography

J Rheumatol. 2024 Sep 15:jrheum.2024-0594. doi: 10.3899/jrheum.2024-0594. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

Calcinosis, a common complication in juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM), affects up to 40% of patients and can be associated with uncontrolled disease activity and morbidity.1A 9-year-old female with a 17-month history of JDM presented with worsened bilateral knee pain.