Neumomediastino y necrosis cutánea en asociación a dermatomiositis: presentación de un caso clínico y revisión de la literatura / Pneumomediastinum and cutaneous necrosis in dermatomyositis: Report of one case
Rev. méd. Chile
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143(1): 120-123, ene. 2015. ilus
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in Spanish
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ABSTRACT
We report a 37 years old male with a dermatomyositis treated with oral cyclophosphamide. He was admitted to the hospital due to a zone of skin necrosis with purulent exudate, located in the second left toe. A complete blood count showed a leukocyte count of 2,600 cells/mm³. A Chest CAT scan showed a pneumomediastinum with emphysema of adjacent soft tissue. Cyclophosphamide was discontinued and leukocyte count improved. The affected toe was amputated and a chest CAT scan showed a partial resolution of the pneumomediastinum. We discuss and review the pathogenesis, clinical presentation and management of pneumomediastinum and cutaneous necrosis in association with dermatomyositis.
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Main subject:
Cannabinoids
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Oligodendroglia
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Morpholines
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Benzoxazines
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Encephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, Experimental
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Naphthalenes
/
Neurons
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Animals
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. méd. Chile
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidad Del Desarrollo/CL
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