Severe Calcinosis Cutis with Cutaneous Ulceration in Juvenile Dermatomyositis.
Indian Pediatr
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2014 Nov; 51(11): 925-927
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Calcinosis cutis is usually seen in long standing and untreated cases of juvenile dermatomyositis. Case characteristics 7-year-old girl with severe calcinosis cutis who developed cutaneous ulceration, rash and myopathy. Observation Myopathic changes in EMG, muscle edema in MRI, elevated muscle enzymes and Jo-1 positive antibodies.Outcome:
Treatment with prednisolone and methotrexate resulted in improvement of the lesion. Message Calcinosis cutis may be a presenting feature of juvenile dermatomyositis even in the absence of characteristic findings of rash and weakness.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Language:
English
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Indian Pediatr
Year:
2014
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