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Juvenile overlap myositis is a rare juvenile idiopathic inflammatory myopathy characterized by the association of inflammatory myositis (manifesting with acral erythema, progressive weakness of the limbs, pain, general fatigue, moodiness or crankiness) with clinical and/or laboratory features of other autoimmune diseases (e.g. systemic lupus erythematosus, localized scleroderma, diabetes). Cardiac involvement has been reported in some patients.
No clinical trials have been registered for juvenile overlap myositis.
2 publications have been identified in PubMed for juvenile overlap myositis. Research spans Review / Meta-Analysis (50%) and Epidemiology / Natural History (50%).
Vignesh P (2026). [PMID: 41887030](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41887030/). *Semin Arthritis Rheum*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Glaubitz S (2024). [PMID: 39132766](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39132766/). *Curr Opin Rheumatol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Data assembled from 3 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 18, 2026, 2:47 AM UTC
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Updated Jan 28, 2026
The MIHRA initiative focuses on gathering patient-rooted insights to shape research in myositis and related conditions. Sponsored by multiple organizations, including Myositis International and The Myositis Association, this project emphasizes qualitative investigations to better understand patient experiences.