Weber-Christian disease misdiagnosed as polymyositis: a case report with literature review / 中华风湿病学杂志
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology
;
(12): 538-540, 2014.
Artículo
en Chino
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-456987
ABSTRACT
Objective To analyze the clinical features of Weber-Christian disease (WCD) and to make a review of the literature for early diagnosis and treatment.Methods The clinical features of an atypical WCD patient who had been misdiagnosed as polymyositis were analyzed.Results WCD was characterized by subcutaneous nodules and systemic symptoms.Repeating physical examination and biopsy in time were important if the nodules were not obvious.Conclusion WCD is often misdiagnosed because of the complicated clinical manifestations.Carefully physical examination and timely biopsy are help for early diagnosis.
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Estudio de tamizaje
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Chino
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Chinese Journal of Rheumatology
Año:
2014
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