A fatal presentation of dermatomyositis

Dermatomyositis (DM) is an autoimmune disease that mainly affects the skin, muscle, and lung. The pathogenesis of skin inflammation in DM is not well understood. We present a 40-year-old male who presented with four months history of generalized skin lesion, pain and weakness. He had elevated transa...

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Published in:	Kathmandu University medical journal Vol. 10; no. 39; pp. 78 - 82
Main Authors:	Khatiwoda, P, Kayastha, S R, Khatiwada, P, Giri, A, Baral, S, Bista, D, Pant, P
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nepal 01-07-2012
Subjects:	Adult Dermatomyositis - complications Dermatomyositis - diagnosis Dermatomyositis - pathology Diagnosis, Differential Fatal Outcome Humans Male Muscle Weakness - etiology Muscle Weakness - pathology
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Summary:	Dermatomyositis (DM) is an autoimmune disease that mainly affects the skin, muscle, and lung. The pathogenesis of skin inflammation in DM is not well understood. We present a 40-year-old male who presented with four months history of generalized skin lesion, pain and weakness. He had elevated transaminases with detectable muscle weakness. This case highlights the need to consider dermatomyositis with skin lesion and weakness; and the use of aggressive immunosuppressive therapies due to its associated vasculopathies.
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ISSN:	1812-2027 1812-2078
DOI:	10.3126/kumj.v10i3.8027