label: anti-MDA5 dermatomyositis
label_lc: anti-mda5 dermatomyositis
description: "A dermatomyositis characterized by the presence of anti-MDA5 autoantibodies. It is often associated with dermatomyositis rashes, amyopathic or hypomyopathic muscle involvement and interstitial lung disease, frequently as a rapid progressive course and high mortality."