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Two cases of dermatomyositis associated with neuroendocrine tumors
AbstractDermatomyositis is an idiopathic inflammatory myopathy with cutaneous manifestations, which is associated with several types of malignancies, yet it has been rarely linked to neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). Here we report two cases of dermatomyositis associated with NETs of differing primary sites. Case 1: A 46-year-old female presented with a facial rash and proximal muscle weakness of both extremities. Investigations revealed elevated creatine kinase (CK) and positive anti-transcriptional intermediary factor 1- γ antibody (TIF1γ). The patient had been diagnosed with dermatomyositis and underwent a total body CT s...
Source: International Cancer Conference Journal - August 31, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Kaposi's sarcoma associated with adult dermatomyositis
We report a case involving a 73-year-old Saudi man diagnosed with dermatomyositis who subsequently developed Kaposi's sarcoma one month later. He had difficulty in rising from a chair and increased leg weakness while climbing stairs or walking. He was unable to comb his hair and had greater dysphagia with liquids than with solid foods. Laboratory tests showed elevated liver enzyme and creatine kinase levels. Right quadriceps muscle biopsy indicated inflammatory myopathy, which was consistent with adult dermatomyositis. We administered 1-g/day methylprednisolone intravenously for 3 days, followed by 60-mg oral prednisolone ...
Source: Saudi Medical Journal - April 26, 2021 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Khawla K Alghanim Batol G Gasmelseed Source Type: research
