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Unfortunately, it could be diagnosed very late and caused this irreparable trauma to the Bhatnagar family.  Our condolences to the family. The young actress played role of young Babita Phogat in movie Dangal.

Here is a quick revision of Contributors of mortality in Dermatomyositis for medical professionals.

Some of the key contributors to mortality in dermatomyositis include:

1. Aspiration Pneumonia: Dysphagia is common in dermatomyositis due to involvement of the muscles involved in swallowing. This can lead to aspiration pneumonia, a serious complication where food, liquids, or saliva are inhaled into the lungs, causing infection and respiratory compromise.
2. Interstitial Lung Disease is a common complication of dermatomyositis, characterized by inflammation and scarring of the lung tissue. Severe ILD can lead to progressive respiratory failure and respiratory complications, which can be fatal.
3. Malignancy: Patients with dermatomyositis have an increased risk of developing certain cancers, particularly ovarian, lung, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal cancers. The presence of malignancy can significantly impact prognosis and contribute to mortality.
4. Cardiac Involvement: While less common than lung involvement, cardiac manifestations such as myocarditis and arrhythmias can occur in dermatomyositis, contributing to mortality, particularly in cases of severe cardiac dysfunction.
5. Infections: Immunosuppressive therapy used to treat dermatomyositis can increase the risk of infections. Patients may be more susceptible to opportunistic infections, which can become serious or life-threatening, especially if not promptly recognized and treated.
6. Complications of Corticosteroid Therapy: Long-term use of high-dose corticosteroids, which are often necessary to control inflammation in dermatomyositis, can lead to complications such as osteoporosis, diabetes, hypertension, and susceptibility to infections, contributing to mortality over time.