Dermatomyositis in a Breast Cancer Patient
Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
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: 143-145, 2008.
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| ID: wpr-145767
ABSTRACT
Cancer-associated rheumatic disorders are sometimes present concurrently with a tumor, but are not recognized initially. We report a case of dermatomyositis with breast cancer. A 46 year-old woman diagnosed with breast cancer with axillary lymph node metastasis had been treated by neoadjuvant chemotherapy and a lumpectomy with axillary lymph node dissection. She presented with a red rash on her face, eyelids, neck, and shoulders. A skin biopsy did not rule out dermatomyositis. Laboratory values were within normal limits, except muscle enzymes (Creatine kinase). Electromyography showed the presence of early myopathy. A PET CT-scan showed muscle uptake in left infraspinatus, r/o myositis. No abnormalities were presented in the muscle biopsy. Symptoms were improved by steroid therapy.
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Asunto principal:
Hombro
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Piel
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Biopsia
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Mama
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Neoplasias de la Mama
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Mastectomía Segmentaria
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Dermatomiositis
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Electromiografía
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Exantema
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Párpados
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
Año:
2008
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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