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Focal myositis

MONDO:0018845

Focal myositis is a rare inflammatory myopathy characterized by a localized swelling of skeletal muscle that is usually located in the lower extremities.

Also known as: focal nodular myositis, inflammatory pseudotumor of skeletal muscle

10 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Broader categories

Disease (680) Inflammatory disease (332) Musculoskeletal system disorder (207) Myositis disease (98) Acquired idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (64) Idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (57) Muscle tissue disorder (56) Human disease (14) Myopathy (14) Skeletal muscle disorder (10)

Trials to join now! 6 Not yet recruiting 1 Not yet finished but already full! 2 Completed 1

MRI may replace needle biopsy for muscle disease diagnosis

Diagnosis Completed

This study looked at whether whole body MRI can accurately diagnose inflammatory myopathies—a group of muscle diseases causing weakness and damage. Researchers compared MRI results with muscle biopsies in 139 people suspected of having these conditions. If MRI proves reliable, it…

Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC

Focal myositis

Broader categories

MRI may replace needle biopsy for muscle disease diagnosis