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PReS-FINAL-2013: Sodium thiosulfate for the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis complicated by calcinosis
Introduction Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM) is an inflammatory myopathy with a predilection for proximal muscles and skin. Current treatment of JDM includes early aggressive use of corticosteroids coupled with immunosuppressive drugs such as methotrexate, cyclosporine and intravenous immune globulins (IVIG). Delay to diagnosis and inadequate treatment increase the risk of developing calcinosis....
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We report two boys with juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) complicated by pancreatitis. One also had hepatitis and probably mild bowel vasculitis, while the other had catastrophic bowel vasculitis with multiple perforations. Both were on corticosteroids, but had features of active vasculitis. The former improved with high-dose i.v. pulsed methylprednisolone, while the latter improved only after imm...
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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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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Proceedings of the Royal Society of Medicine
سال: 1938
ISSN: 0035-9157
DOI: 10.1177/003591573803101001