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Tofacitinib monotherapy as maintenance treatment in juvenile dermatomyositis: a case report.

Delia Argüelles Balas, Estefanía Barral Mena, M Ángeles Martín Díaz, Enrique Calvo-Aranda

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Article in RMD open, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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  2. Targeted Therapy for Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy.Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Delia Argüelles BalasPaediatric Department, Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor, Madrid, Spain deliarguellesbb@gmail.com.ORCID 0009-0004-2198-2071
Estefanía Barral MenaPaediatric Department, Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor, Madrid, Spain.
M Ángeles Martín DíazDermatology Department, Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor, Madrid, Spain.
Enrique Calvo-ArandaRheumatology Department, Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor, Madrid, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-3095-0969

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a multisystem autoimmune disease associated with considerable morbidity and mortality, having a significant impact on patient health. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment play a key role in optimising outcomes. JDM management remains challenging, particularly in severe or refractory cases, due to the limited evidence regarding therapeutic options. Given these challenges, Janus kinase inhibitors, including tofacitinib, have emerged as promising alternatives, yet evidence in paediatric populations is still scarce. We present the case of a child with JDM who achieved sustained remission with tofacitinib monotherapy following the failure of previous therapies. While its use is currently restricted to refractory cases, these findings suggest its potential for earlier integration into treatment algorithms. This work aims to provide valuable insights to guide therapeutic strategies in JDM.

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DermatomyositisPiperidinesProtein Kinase InhibitorsPyrimidinesChildHumansJanus Kinase InhibitorsMaintenance ChemotherapyTreatment OutcomeJanus Kinase InhibitorsPiperidinesProtein Kinase InhibitorsPyrimidinestofacitinibDermatomyositisJuvenile DermatomyositisTreatment

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PMID40404182
PMCPMC12097033

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