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MYOSITE [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-12-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- periorbital edema
1, record 1, English, periorbital%20edema
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The early signs of dermatomyositis are not specific and malaise and easy fatigability usually precede obvious muscle weakness. The rash is prominent around the eyes ... and over the malar areas, elbows, knuckles and knees, and is characteristically violaceous or heliotrope. Periorbital edema is evident in about half the cases. 2, record 1, English, - periorbital%20edema
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- œdème périorbitaire
1, record 1, French, %26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me%20p%C3%A9riorbitaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans environ 40 p. cent des cas, des signes cutanés accompagnent les signes de myosite(dermatomyosite). Il s’agit surtout d’un érythème du visage(avec assez souvent œdème périorbitaire et coloration lilas des paupières supérieures), et d’un érythème ou d’une éruption érythémato-squameuse de la face dorsale des mains et des doigts, des genoux, des chevilles. 2, record 1, French, - %26oelig%3Bd%C3%A8me%20p%C3%A9riorbitaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- edema periorbital
1, record 1, Spanish, edema%20periorbital
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-03-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Parasitoses
- Muscles and Tendons
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- toxoplasma myositis
1, record 2, English, toxoplasma%20myositis
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
B58.8 M63.1: For technical reasons, a space was inserted before the second letter of the code. In the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, B58.8 is followed by a dagger and M63.1 is followed by a star. 2, record 2, English, - toxoplasma%20myositis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Parasitoses
- Muscles et tendons
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- myosite à Toxoplasma
1, record 2, French, myosite%20%C3%A0%20Toxoplasma
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
B58.8 M63.1 : Pour des raisons techniques, un espace est inséré avant la deuxième lettre du code. Dans la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes, B58.8 est suivi d’une dague et M63.1 est suivi d’un astérisque. 2, record 2, French, - myosite%20%C3%A0%20Toxoplasma
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-03-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Muscles and Tendons
- Bones and Joints
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva
1, record 3, English, fibrodysplasia%20ossificans%20progressiva
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- FOP 1, record 3, English, FOP
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- stone man syndrome 2, record 3, English, stone%20man%20syndrome
correct
- Munchmeyer's disease 3, record 3, English, Munchmeyer%27s%20disease
correct
- myositis ossificans progressiva 4, record 3, English, myositis%20ossificans%20progressiva
former designation, correct
- MOP 5, record 3, English, MOP
former designation, correct
- MOP 5, record 3, English, MOP
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] disorder in which muscle tissue and connective tissue such as tendons and ligaments are gradually replaced by bone (ossified), forming bone outside the skeleton (extra-skeletal or heterotopic bone) that constrains movement. 6, record 3, English, - fibrodysplasia%20ossificans%20progressiva
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Munchmeyer disease
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Muscles et tendons
- Os et articulations
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fibrodysplasie ossifiante progressive
1, record 3, French, fibrodysplasie%20ossifiante%20progressive
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- FOP 2, record 3, French, FOP
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- myosite ossifiante progressive 3, record 3, French, myosite%20ossifiante%20progressive
correct, feminine noun
- MOP 4, record 3, French, MOP
correct, feminine noun
- MOP 4, record 3, French, MOP
- maladie de l’homme de pierre 5, record 3, French, maladie%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bhomme%20de%20pierre
correct, feminine noun
- maladie de Münchmeyer 6, record 3, French, maladie%20de%20M%C3%BCnchmeyer
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La FOP se traduit par une ossification progressive des muscles, tendons, ligaments et autres tissus mous. Ces calcifications forment des ponts d’os entre les articulations. Le malade est peu à peu emprisonné dans un second squelette. 7, record 3, French, - fibrodysplasie%20ossifiante%20progressive
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-12-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Animal Diseases
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- masticatory muscle myositis
1, record 4, English, masticatory%20muscle%20myositis
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- MMM 1, record 4, English, MMM
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An] inflammatory disease in dogs affecting the muscles of mastication (chewing). 1, record 4, English, - masticatory%20muscle%20myositis
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
MMM is caused by the presence of 2M fibers in the muscles of the jaw. 2M fibers are not found elsewhere in the body, but they are close in structure to proteins found on the surface of bacteria. The immune system recognizes these proteins as foreign to the body and attacks them, resulting in inflammation. 1, record 4, English, - masticatory%20muscle%20myositis
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des animaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- myosite des muscles masticateurs
1, record 4, French, myosite%20des%20muscles%20masticateurs
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Condition] auto-immune qui affecte tous les muscles de la mastication (muscles temporaux, masséters et ptérygoïdiens médiaux et latéraux) [dans les chiens]. 1, record 4, French, - myosite%20des%20muscles%20masticateurs
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-03-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Radiography (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- localized myositis ossificans
1, record 5, English, localized%20myositis%20ossificans
see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A reactive lesion occurring in soft tissues, at times near bone and periosteum, most often after trauma. The lesion is characterized by fibrous, osseous, and cartilaginous proliferation and metaplasia. 2, record 5, English, - localized%20myositis%20ossificans
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term is a misnomer because often skeletal muscle is not involved and when involved it does not necessarily show inflammatory changes. In its early evolution, bone may not be identifiable on conventional radiography, but computed tomography and ultrasonography may show early signs of calcification in soft tissues. 2, record 5, English, - localized%20myositis%20ossificans
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Radiographie (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- myosite ossifiante
1, record 5, French, myosite%20ossifiante
see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- myosite ossifiante localisée 1, record 5, French, myosite%20ossifiante%20localis%C3%A9e
see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Remaniement du tissu musculaire strié ou de tout autre tissu conjonctif associant une prolifération fibroblastique et des métaplasies cartilagineuses ou osseuses. D’origine le plus souvent post-traumatique, cette affection peut atteindre la surface externe d’un os ou les tissus mous, à distance de la surface périostée. Elle peut simuler un processus néoplasique. À la période d’état, l’aspect diagnostic est celui d’une formation osseuse comprenant une corticale et des travées osseuses. À un stade plus précoce, la radiographie ne montre pas les éléments calcifiés : il convient alors de recourir à la tomodensitométrie ou à l’échographie pour faire le diagnostic. 1, record 5, French, - myosite%20ossifiante
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme myosite ossifiante, quoique très largement adopté, est mauvais. Le tissu musculaire n’ est pas nécessairement atteint dans cette lésion qui n’ est pas inflammatoire. La lésion, apparaissant dans les tissus mous, est quelquefois dénommée tumeur osseuse pseudo-maligne des tissus mous. La myosite ossifiante est nettement distincte de l'affection rare et généralisée connue sous le nom de myosite ossifiante progressive. 1, record 5, French, - myosite%20ossifiante
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-02-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- myositis ossificans circumscripta
1, record 6, English, myositis%20ossificans%20circumscripta
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- MOC 2, record 6, English, MOC
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Local deposit of bone in a muscle usually following a prolonged trauma. 3, record 6, English, - myositis%20ossificans%20circumscripta
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
MOC is a benign process (as opposed to myositis ossificans progressiva, which is an inherited pathology with a fatal prognosis) with 3 phases of evolution: an acute or pseudo-inflammatory phase, a sub-acute or pseudo-tumoral phase and a chronic phase with a spontaneous healing. 4, record 6, English, - myositis%20ossificans%20circumscripta
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Muscles et tendons
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- myosite ossifiante circonscrite
1, record 6, French, myosite%20ossifiante%20circonscrite
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- MOC 2, record 6, French, MOC
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La MOC est une maladie bénigne(contrairement à la myosite ossifiante progressive, maladie héréditaire grave), évoluant en 3 phases : aiguë pseudo-inflammatoire, subaiguë pseudotumorale et chronique qui évolue vers la rémission. 1, record 6, French, - myosite%20ossifiante%20circonscrite
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-02-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- myositis ossificans
1, record 7, English, myositis%20ossificans
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Myositis marked by the ossification of muscles. 1, record 7, English, - myositis%20ossificans
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Muscles et tendons
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- myosite ossifiante
1, record 7, French, myosite%20ossifiante
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Myosite chronique ou progressive marquée par plusieurs nodules ossifiés ou par une ossification de tous les muscles du tronc, des extrémités et même de muscles masticatoires. 1, record 7, French, - myosite%20ossifiante
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-02-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- myositis fibrosa
1, record 8, English, myositis%20fibrosa
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Froriep's induration 1, record 8, English, Froriep%27s%20induration
correct
- interstitial myositis 1, record 8, English, interstitial%20myositis
correct
- myofascitis 1, record 8, English, myofascitis
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Myositis with proliferation of connective tissue in the affected muscles. 2, record 8, English, - myositis%20fibrosa
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Muscles et tendons
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- myosite fibreuse
1, record 8, French, myosite%20fibreuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- myosite interstitielle chronique 1, record 8, French, myosite%20interstitielle%20chronique
correct, feminine noun
- myosite sclérosante 1, record 8, French, myosite%20scl%C3%A9rosante
correct, feminine noun
- cirrhose musculaire 1, record 8, French, cirrhose%20musculaire
feminine noun, less frequent
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Myosite secondaire à un processus inflammatoire chronique de voisinage(ulcère variqueux, fistules, etc.) ou quelquefois idiopathique(certains torticolis), caractérisée par une néoformation considérable de tissu conjonctif fibreux. 1, record 8, French, - myosite%20fibreuse
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-11-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- myositis
1, record 9, English, myositis
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A muscular inflammation. 2, record 9, English, - myositis
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
True myositis, with creatine phosphokinase, aldolase, or aminotransferase elevations, proximal muscle weakness, and finding of granulomatous vasculitis or less specific myositis, has been observed in WG [Wegener's granulomatosis] . 1, record 9, English, - myositis
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Muscles et tendons
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- myosite
1, record 9, French, myosite
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflammation du tissu musculaire. 1, record 9, French, - myosite
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Músculos y tendones
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- miositis
1, record 9, Spanish, miositis
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Inflamación muscular. 1, record 9, Spanish, - miositis
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-11-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Veterinary Medicine
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- subacute
1, record 10, English, subacute
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Describing a degree of disease severity between acute and chronic. 2, record 10, English, - subacute
Record 10, Key term(s)
- sub-acute
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Médecine vétérinaire
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- subaigu
1, record 10, French, subaigu
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d’une maladie à évolution moins rapide que celles qu'on appelle aiguës, p. ex. une myosite subaiguë enzootique. 2, record 10, French, - subaigu
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicina veterinaria
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- subagudo
1, record 10, Spanish, subagudo
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-08-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Bones and Joints
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- post traumatic myositis ossificans
1, record 11, English, post%20traumatic%20myositis%20ossificans
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Post traumatic myositis ossificans of the iliopsoas muscle:a case report and literature review 1, record 11, English, - post%20traumatic%20myositis%20ossificans
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Os et articulations
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- myosite ossifiante post-traumatique
1, record 11, French, myosite%20ossifiante%20post%2Dtraumatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les auteurs rapportent un cas de myosite ossifiante post-traumatique du muscle psoas iliaque survenu chez une danseuse classique de 13 ans. 1, record 11, French, - myosite%20ossifiante%20post%2Dtraumatique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-08-05
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- cellular central zone 1, record 12, English, cellular%20central%20zone
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Histological examination demonstrated the zoning effect of myositis ossificans with patterns varying from a cellular central zone to a peripheral one of fairly well oriented bone. 1, record 12, English, - cellular%20central%20zone
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- zone centrale cellulaire
1, record 12, French, zone%20centrale%20cellulaire
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'anatomopathologie a montré une myosite ossifiante organisée comportant une zone centrale cellulaire, une zone périphérique faite d’os bien orienté. 1, record 12, French, - zone%20centrale%20cellulaire
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1994-07-12
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- non-ossificans myositis
1, record 13, English, non%2Dossificans%20myositis
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A retrospective study of 5 cases, 4 of myositis ossificans circumscripta (MOC) and 1 non-ossificans myositis, is presented. 1, record 13, English, - non%2Dossificans%20myositis
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Muscles et tendons
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- myosite non ossifiante
1, record 13, French, myosite%20non%20ossifiante
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nous avons réalisé une étude rétrospective de 4 cas de MOC [myosite ossifiante circonscrite] et de 1 cas de myosite non ossifiante, investiguées par IRM ainsi que par différentes techniques d’imagerie(radiographies, TDM, échographie, artériographie, scintigraphie au Tc 99m). 1, record 13, French, - myosite%20non%20ossifiante
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Animal Diseases
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- eosinophilic myositis 1, record 14, English, eosinophilic%20myositis
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des animaux
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- myosite éosinophilique
1, record 14, French, myosite%20%C3%A9osinophilique
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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