Evaluation of Dysphagia in Myositis and Muscular Dystrophy Using Real‐Time MRI and Quantitative Muscle Ultrasound

Key Points

• Assess the value of MRI and ultrasound techniques in evaluating dysphagia associated with myositis and muscular dystrophy.
• Utilized real-time MRI and quantitative muscle ultrasound to evaluate dysphagia.
• Identified pathophysiology and severity of impaired swallowing in patients.
• Differentiated dysphagia phenotypes for improved diagnosis and treatment.
• Demonstrated effectiveness of MRI and ultrasound techniques in clinical assessment of swallowing.
• Findings support the use of RT-MRI and QMUS as potential outcome measures in clinical trials.