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A Case of Pathological Complete Response and Resolution of Dermatomyositis Following Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer
Discussion and conclusion. Similar cases in literature are commonly referred to a first-line surgery and the role of neoadjuvant chemotherapy is debatable.PMID:34073827 | PMC:PMC8161769 | DOI:10.3390/curroncol28030182
Source: Current Oncology - June 2, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Marta Piras Martina Panebianco Matteo Garibaldi Michela Roberto Gioia Merlonghi Patrizia Pellegrini Paolo Marchetti Source Type: research
Anti-HMGCR myopathy overlaps with dermatomyositis-like rash: a distinct subtype of idiopathic inflammatory myopathy
ConclusionsOptimization of cutoff of anti-HMGCR antibody assays with confirmation by alternative assays can result in higher sensitivity and specificity. DM-like skin rashes and lymphocytic infiltrates were not rare in patients with anti-HMGCR myopathy. These findings suggest that while anti-HMGCR myopathy may overlap with DM-like rash, it is pathologically different from classic DM, and should be considered a distinct subgroup of IIM.
Source: Journal of Neurology - May 21, 2021 Category: Neurology 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
