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Anti-TIF1γ antibody predicted malignancy of thymic tumor with dermatomyositis as an “autoimmune tumor marker”: A case report
We report a case of anti-TIF1γ antibody positive dermatomyositis (DM) associated with thymic carcinoma which radiographically mimicked benign tumor. Patient concerns: A 72-year-old man presented typical characteristic cutaneous manifestations and proximal muscle weakness with elevated levels of myogenic enzymes. An anterior mediastinal tumor was detected by computed tomography (CT) scan and radiographically assessed to be benign with distinct borders and little enhancement. Diagnoses: DM with anti-TIF1γ antibody and thymic carcinoma. Interventions: Thymic carcinoma was completely resected by surgery. DM was indu...
Source: Medicine - December 1, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research