Back to Search Start Over

A child with dermatomyositis and a suspicious lymphadenopathy

Authors :
Giorgia Martini
Calabrese, F.
Biscaro, F.
Zulian, F.
Source :
Scopus-Elsevier
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Dermatomyositis (DM) in adults is frequently associated with cancer. In contrast, juvenile DM (JDM) is predominantly idiopathic and rarely reported with occult neoplasm. We describe a patient who presented with DM that was found to be a paraneoplastic manifestation of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Although rare, paraneoplastic JDM must be suspected in the presence of unusual features such as elevated inflammatory markers or lymphadenopathy. Accurate clinical assessment including appropriate biopsies is needed before starting glucocorticoid therapy.

Details

ISSN :
0315162X
Volume :
32
Issue :
4
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The Journal of rheumatology
Accession number :
edsair.pmid.dedup....c446e9efc30be563e497ec8138438adc