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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
Gallardo C, Natalia; Valenzuela L, Omar; Ibáñez V, Sebastián.
  • Gallardo C, Natalia; Universidad Del Desarrollo. Facultad de Medicina. Clínica Alemana. CL
  • Valenzuela L, Omar; Universidad Del Desarrollo. Facultad de Medicina. Clínica Alemana. CL
  • Ibáñez V, Sebastián; Universidad Del Desarrollo. Facultad de Medicina. Clínica Alemana. CL
Rev. méd. Chile ; 143(1): 120-123, ene. 2015. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-742561
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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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Cannabinoids / Oligodendroglia / Morpholines / Benzoxazines / Encephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, Experimental / Naphthalenes / Neurons Type of study: Etiology study / 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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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Cannabinoids / Oligodendroglia / Morpholines / Benzoxazines / Encephalomyelitis, Autoimmune, Experimental / Naphthalenes / Neurons Type of study: Etiology study / 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