An itchy rash and muscle weakness
Abstract Dermatomyositis is a rare disease affecting primarily skin and muscles and is associated with malignancies, especially in at‐risk patients. Clinical presentations vary widely but proximal muscle weakness and typical skin findings should prompt consideration of the diagnosis. Immunosuppressi...
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doaj-d31e9864f6e446be9f27ece22f3232fe2021-09-27T07:16:15ZengWileyClinical Case Reports2050-09042021-09-0199n/an/a10.1002/ccr3.4750An itchy rash and muscle weaknessBrian L. Risavi0Justin Puller1Kristin Juhasz2Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Erie Pennsylvania USAUPMC Hamot Erie Pennsylvania USAUPMC Hamot Erie Pennsylvania USAAbstract Dermatomyositis is a rare disease affecting primarily skin and muscles and is associated with malignancies, especially in at‐risk patients. Clinical presentations vary widely but proximal muscle weakness and typical skin findings should prompt consideration of the diagnosis. Immunosuppressive therapy is required, as is continued screening for malignant disease during follow‐up.https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.4750dermatomyositismuscle weaknessmyopathyrash |
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An itchy rash and muscle weakness |
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Abstract Dermatomyositis is a rare disease affecting primarily skin and muscles and is associated with malignancies, especially in at‐risk patients. Clinical presentations vary widely but proximal muscle weakness and typical skin findings should prompt consideration of the diagnosis. Immunosuppressive therapy is required, as is continued screening for malignant disease during follow‐up. |
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