A Case of Juvenile Dermatomyositis / 대한소아신경학회지
Journal of the Korean Child Neurology Society
;
(4): 178-183, 2003.
Article
in Korean
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ABSTRACT
Juvenile dermatomyositis is an uncommon autoimmune disease with classic heliotrope discoloration of eyelids, erythematous skin rash of joints and proximal muscle weakness. Quite different from adults, malignancy is rarely accompanied in juvenile dermatomyositis. However vasculitis, muscle atrophy, calcification and gastrointestinal involvement are often observed in juvenile dermatomyositis. A six year old boy was admitted with chief complaints of general weakness and skin rash. Muscle biopsy was performed which was consistent with dermatomyositis. The patient was treated with intravenous immunoglobulin, steroid, methotrexate and physiotherapy. We report a case of juvenile dermatomyositis.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Autoimmune Diseases
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Vasculitis
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Biopsy
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Immunoglobulins
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Muscular Atrophy
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Methotrexate
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Muscle Weakness
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Dermatomyositis
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Exanthema
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Eyelids
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Child Neurology Society
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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