Dermatomyositis with exfoliation of esophageal mucosa: A case report / 中南大学学报(医学版)
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
;
(12): 104-107, 2021.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-880629
ABSTRACT
Dermatomyositis (DM) is a kind of idiopathic inflammatory myopathy characterized by chronic proximal skeletal muscle weakness and unique skin lesions. However, DM with exfoliation of esophageal mucosa is rare. A 36-year-old male patient complained of muscular soreness of extremities, dysphagia, and pharyngalgia was diagnosed with DM with exfoliation of esophageal mucosa. After treatment with glucocorticoid, immunosuppressant, acupuncture, and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), the above symptoms were disappeared. During the 3-year follow-up period, the results of routine physical examination, laboratory examination, gastroscopy, and imaging examination were normal. High-dose of corticosteroid is needed in the initial treatment, but it must be reduced regularly to avoid adverse reactions. Acupuncture and ESD are also effective as adjuvant therapy.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Esophageal Neoplasms
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Gastroscopy
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Treatment Outcome
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Dermatomyositis
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Esophageal Mucosa
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Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
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