A Bad Sign: Dermatomyositis with Interstitial Lung Disease
The presence of an autoantibody explained why a patient with dermatomyositis had respiratory symptoms. A 52-year-old man presented with a 1-month history of fever and rash, and a 2-week history of muscle pain and muscle weakness, which made it difficult for him to rise from a sitting position. The patient denied being a smoker or taking any medicine regularly.
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - Category: General Medicine Authors: Siriwan Palawisuth, Kornphaka Kantikosum, Mattana Patiyasikunt, Thitiwat Sriprasart, Pravit Asawanonda, Pawinee Rerknimitr Tags: Images in Dermatology Source Type: research
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