Clinical characteristics and factors associated with dysphagia in idiopathic inflammatory myopathy: A cross-sectional observational study

Key Points

• This study aims to identify clinical characteristics and risk factors linked to dysphagia in patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM).
• Conducted a cross-sectional observational study on IIM patients
• Assessed the presence of dysphagia and related clinical factors
• Measured levels of anti-SRP and anti-TIF1γ antibodies and CK-MB
• Dysphagia is prevalent among IIM patients, particularly those with anti-SRP antibodies
• Identified potential risk factors include anti-TIF1γ antibodies, concomitant tumors, and elevated CK-MB levels
• These factors may assist in early identification of patients at risk for dysphagia

Abstract