Periorbital edema as the presenting sign of dermatomyositis.
Int J Dermatol
; 42(6): 466-7, 2003 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-12786876
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Periorbital edema can occur in dermatomyositis, which is characterized by symmetric macular erythema, Gottron's papules, Gottron's sign, periungual telangiectasia, heliotrope rash, and poikilodermatous macules on the shoulders, arms, or upper back (shawl sign). CASE REPORT We report the case of an 81-year-old man with dramatic periorbital edema. It was not until he was hospitalized with dysphagia 6 months after developing the edema that the diagnosis of dermatomyositis was considered.RESULTS:
Laboratory tests, skin biopsy, and electromyography resulted in a diagnosis of dermatomyositis.CONCLUSIONS:
Periorbital edema may appear as the presenting cutaneous manifestation of dermatomyositis.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Dermatomiosite
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Edema
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Doenças Palpebrais
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Dermatol
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos