Cyclosporin in the management of polymyositis and dermatomyositis. Issue 11 (November 1991)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lueck, C J; Trend, P; Swash, M
• Is Part Of: Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry. Volume 54:Issue 11(1991)
• Page Start: 1007
• Page End: 1008
• Publication Date: 1991-11
• Subjects: Neurology -- Periodicals; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.54.11.1007
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-3050

Abstract

Abstract : Three patients with polymyositis refractory to conventional steroid and immunosuppressive treatment, but responsive to cyclosporin A, are described. In a fourth patient cyclosporin A was used as a first line drug in combination with steroids in the treatment of life-threatening dermatomyositis. Cyclosporin A in the management of polymyositis/dermatomyositis requires formal assessment of its costs and benefits compared with conventional treatments.