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Pneumomediastinum, pneumatosis intestinalis and pneumoperitoneum in a patient with polymyositis: case-based review
We present a 59-year-old polymyositis (PM) patient who experienced all three complications simultaneously. The patient who presented with proximal muscle weakness, dysphagia, and weight loss was diagnosed with PM due to elevated muscle enzymes and consistent electromyography and muscle biopsy with inflammatory myopathy. On the 45th day of her immunosuppressive treatment, PnM, PI, and PP were detected incidentally in18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) scan performed for severe weight loss and treatment-resistant severe disease. Since the patient had no symptoms or signs o...
Source: Rheumatology International - March 12, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research

Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung associated with anti-Jo1 antisynthetase syndrome: a case report and review of the literature
We report a case of an association of squamous cell carcinoma of the lung and anti-Jo1 antisynthetase syndrome. A 67-year-old man presented with polyarthritis, muscle weakness of the pelvic girdle, “mechanic’s hands,” and weight loss. A diagnosis of antisynthetase syndrome was considered based on the clinical features and the presence of anti-Jo1 antibodies. Positron emission tomography was performed because of weight loss and revealed a pulmonary hypermetabolic lesion. Histological find ings revealed squamous cell carcinoma. The patient underwent lobectomy and is currently free of symptoms with regular monitoring. T...
Source: Rheumatology International - June 24, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research