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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