A Case of Juvenile Dermatomyositis / 대한소아신경학회지
Journal of the Korean Child Neurology Society
; (4): 178-183, 2003.
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em Ko
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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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Assunto principal:
Doenças Autoimunes
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Vasculite
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Biópsia
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Imunoglobulinas
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Atrofia Muscular
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Metotrexato
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Debilidade Muscular
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Dermatomiosite
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Exantema
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Pálpebras
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Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Child Neurology Society
Ano de publicação:
2003
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Article