ICD-11 classes
14 Diseases of the skin
Skin disorders provoked by external factors
Dermatoses provoked by light or UV radiation
4A41.0 — Dermatomyositis
4A41.00 — Adult dermatomyositis

ICD-11 4A41.00 — Adult dermatomyositis

Adult dermatomyositis is a systemic inflammatory disorders affecting the skeletal muscles, the skin, and other organs. It is characterised by symmetric proximal muscle weakness, increased serum muscle enzymes, myopathic changes upon electromyography, typical histological findings on muscle biopsy, and typical dermatologic manifestations such as heliotrope rash or Gottron’s papules.

The diagnosis includes nothing.

It has no clarifying diagnoses.

The diagnosis is coded elsewhere:

• Dermatomyositis #3632
• Dermatomyositis #7506
• Dermatomyositis #10074
• Dermatomyositis #15830
• Dermatomyositis #18360