Severe Cutaneous Findings in a Woman with Dermatomyositis

Dermatomyositis is an inflammatory condition characterized by proximal muscle weakness and classic skin manifestations. The severity of these symptoms, however, can vary greatly. Here we present the case of a woman with a particularly severe form of the cutaneous signs. It is important to recognize...

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Main Authors:	Sean Wang, Rachel Keaton, Zachary Kendrick
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2019-08-01
Series:	Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
Online Access:	https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7p89k1zm

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spelling	doaj-6140e1339f274bceb4d5ef1f48f7cb1c2020-11-25T03:46:42ZengeScholarship Publishing, University of CaliforniaClinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine2474-252X2019-08-013310.5811/cpcem.2019.3.41058cpcem-3-222Severe Cutaneous Findings in a Woman with DermatomyositisSean WangRachel KeatonZachary KendrickDermatomyositis is an inflammatory condition characterized by proximal muscle weakness and classic skin manifestations. The severity of these symptoms, however, can vary greatly. Here we present the case of a woman with a particularly severe form of the cutaneous signs. It is important to recognize the potential severity of this condition as the uncontrolled progression of this disease can lead to respiratory compromise and cardiac involvement.https://escholarship.org/uc/item/7p89k1zm
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description	Dermatomyositis is an inflammatory condition characterized by proximal muscle weakness and classic skin manifestations. The severity of these symptoms, however, can vary greatly. Here we present the case of a woman with a particularly severe form of the cutaneous signs. It is important to recognize the potential severity of this condition as the uncontrolled progression of this disease can lead to respiratory compromise and cardiac involvement.
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Severe Cutaneous Findings in a Woman with Dermatomyositis

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