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focal myositis

ORPHA: 48918

Contents

  1. 1. Overview
  2. 2. Available Treatments
  3. 3. Clinical Presentation
  4. 4. Classification & Codes

Overview

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

Available Treatments (0)

No treatments linked yet

Clinical trials or compassionate use may be available — consult a specialist.

Clinical Presentation

Signs and symptoms associated with focal myositis, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.

Muscle weaknessLimitation of joint mobilityWeight lossFeverElevated circulating creatine kinase concentrationMyalgiaMyositis

Classification & Codes

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:48918
focal myositis
OrphanetORPHA:48918
Treatments0 drug(s)
Symptoms on record7 signs
Statuspublished
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO