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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

Scoliosis in Mitochondrial Myopathy: Case Report and Review of the Literature
This study presents a case of scoliosis occurring in the setting of mitochondrial myopathies and explores the possible mechanisms between the 2 diseases. A previously unreported scoliosis in mitochondrial myopathies is described. The patient was a 16-year-old Chinese adolescent boy undergoing a posterior correction at thoracic 2-lumbar 3 (T2-L3) levels using the Moss-SI spinal system. At 48-month follow-up, the patient was clinically pain free and well balanced. Plain radiographs showed solid spine fusion with no loss of deformity correction. After evaluating 60 mitochondrial myopathies, patients referred to Peking Union M...
Source: Medicine - February 1, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research