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Inclusion body myositis
What is Inclusion body myositis?
Inclusion body myositis (IBM) is a slowly progressive degenerative inflammatory disorder of skeletal muscles characterized by late onset weakness of specific muscles and distinctive histopathological features.
Other condition names
IBM
Sporadic inclusion body myositis
sIBM
Inheritance type
Not applicable
Prevalence
Europe: 1-9 in 1,000 000
United States: 1-9 in 100,000
Age of Onset
Adult
Elderly
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