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Classical Dermatomyositis: A Case Report.
Authors: Pokhrel S, Pardhe BD, Giri N, Pokhrel R, Paudel D Abstract Dermatomyositis is an idiopathic myopathy involving progressive muscle weakness with skin manifestation. Diagnosis is based upon the progressive muscle weakness, skin rashes, elevated serum muscle enzymes, muscle biopsy, and abnormal electromyogram. The incidence of dermatomyositis is rare. In this case study, we report a case of classical dermatomyositis without incidence of malignancy. Timely diagnosis and administration of steroid led to better prognosis of the patient. PMID: 32104038 [PubMed]
Source: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology - February 29, 2020 Category: Dermatology Tags: Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol Source Type: research

Systemic capillary leak syndrome in dermatomyositis: A report of 2 cases
Systemic capillary leak syndrome (SCLS) is a rare, often fatal, condition characterized by hemoconcentration, hypoalbuminemia and hypotension. Its association with other disease entities remains unclear. In this case report, we describe two diagnosed cases of dermatomyositis, an idiopathic inflammatory myopathy, complicated with SCLS. The first case is of a 41-year-old, male and the second case is of a 61-year-old female. Both cases were admitted for the management of dermatomyositis and presented with characteristic cutaneous lesions of the condition, proximal muscle weakness, elevated muscle enzymes, positive ANA, abnorm...
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - August 21, 2019 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research

Dermatomyositis-like syndrome revealing statin-induced necrotizing autoimmune myopathy with anti-HMGCR antibodies.
CONCLUSION: Dermatologists must be able to recognise this rare entity of "pseudo-dermatomyositis" and then discontinue statin intake if present and carry out further investigations consisting of muscle biopsy and serological tests. PMID: 30929872 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Annales de Dermatologie et de Cenereologie - March 27, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Merlant M, Fite C, Kottler D, Maisonobe L, Dossier A, Deschamps L, Descamps V Tags: Ann Dermatol Venereol Source Type: research

Sarcoidosis. Martires, Kathryn; Shvartsbeyn, Marianna; Brinster, Nooshin; Ramachandran, Sarika; Franks Jr., Andrew G
We present a 28-year-old man with a one-year history of cutaneous lesions in old scars and tattoos with concomitant subcutaneous nodules and myopathy. A skin biopsy specimen showed cutaneous sarcoidosis. We discuss the multiple aspects of this case, which represent unique presentations of this systemic disease as well as review isomorphic and isotopic responses.
Source: Dermatology Online Journal - January 1, 2015 Category: Dermatology Source Type: research