Publication: A Fatal Presentation of Dermatomyositis
Date
2012
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Publisher
Kathmandu University
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Dermatomyositis (DM) is an autoimmune disease that mainly affects the skin, muscle,
and lung. The pathogenesis of skin inflammation in DM is not well understood. We
present a 40-year-old male who presented with four months history of generalized
skin lesion, pain and weakness. He had elevated transaminases with detectable muscle
weakness. This case highlights the need to consider dermatomyositis with skin lesion
and weakness; and the use of aggressive immunosuppressive therapies due to its
associated vasculopathies.
KEY WORDS
Cutaneous lesions, dermatomyositis, idiopathic, myopathy, vasculitis
Description
Khatiwoda P,1 Kayastha SR,2 Khatiwada P,1,2 Giri A,1,2 Baral S,2 Bista D,1,2 Pant P1,2
1Richa Bajimaya Memorial Foundation
2Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS)