Recently a child artist, known for her role in the movie ‘Dangal,’ passed away. According to the media reports, she had been battling a rare inflammatory condition known as Dermatomyositis, which led to her passing.
- Dermatomyositis is a rare condition that causes muscle inflammation. It presents with symmetric proximal muscle weakness, skin rash, and extramacular manifestations, such as esophageal dysfunction and interstitial lung disease.
- Dermatomyositis is strongly associated with malignancy, especially in adults. It is an autoimmune disorder.