منابع مشابه
Therapy of calcinosis universalis complicating adult dermatomyositis.
Although frequent in juvenile dermatomyositis, calcinosis is a rare finding in adult dermatomyositis. It has been associated with disease activity and delayed treatment. It is more common in later phases of the disease, in sites under chronic stress and trauma. Calcinosis has been associated with inflammation but information about its pathogeny continues to evolve as we learn more about the und...
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A 71-year-old woman presented with a pruritic macular rash on her chest that progressed to involve the limbs, face, and scalp. In addition, the rash was associated with progressive proximal muscle weakness that was symmetrically distributed, dysphagia, and fatigue over the past 6 months. A skin examination revealed Gottron’s and shawl signs. She underwent a skin biopsy that revealed perivascula...
متن کاملCalcinosis universalis in adult-onset dermatomyositis.
To cite: Bernardino V, Rodrigues A, Panarra A, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2015211142 DESCRIPTION A 67-year-old woman of African origin with dermatomyositis, diagnosed 18 years before, and dystrophic calcification known for 5 years, presented at follow-up consultation with fever, increased muscle weakness (scapular and pelvic chains) and...
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1 of 2 DESCRIPTION Calcinosis is a well-documented manifestation seen in up to 40% of patients with juvenile dermatomyositis. It is an uncommon feature in adult-onset dermatomyositis. 1 We present a rare occurrence of calcinosis with unusual distribution in a 51-year-old male. 18-months after diagnosis, our patient was seen in clinic following an episode of cellulitis. His muscle weakness and s...
متن کامل[Juvenile dermatomyositis and extensive calcinosis. Treatment with methylprednisolone and methotrexate].
Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is considered a multisystemic disease of uncertain etiology. The clinical manifestation is a non-suppurative inflammation of the striated muscle, gastrointestinal tract and skin. Dystrophic calcifications are present in 30%-70% of children with JDM. The clinical case we are presenting is a 4 years old female with diagnosis of JDM in accordance to the Bohan and Pet...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Rheumatology
سال: 2018
ISSN: 1462-0324,1462-0332
DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/key075.261