The following are the most important diseases or complications that can be caused by dermatomyositis (muscle inflammation with skin involvement):
Respiratory system (J00-J99)
- Aspiration pneumonia (pneumonia caused by inhalation of foreign material (often stomach contents)) – due to weakness of the esophageal muscles (muscles of the esophagus).
- Pulmonary fibrosis (connective tissue remodeling of the lungs).
Cardiovascular system (I00-I99)
- Heart failure (cardiac insufficiency)
