Pokhrel Sushant, Pardhe Bashu Dev, Giri Nisha, Pokhrel Rakesh, Paudel Deliya
Department of Laboratory Medicine, Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Modern Diagnostic Laboratory and Research Center, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2020 Feb 5;13:123-126. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S234452. eCollection 2020.
Dermatomyositis is an idiopathic myopathy involving progressive muscle weakness with skin manifestation. Diagnosis is based upon the progressive muscle weakness, skin rashes, elevated serum muscle enzymes, muscle biopsy, and abnormal electromyogram. The incidence of dermatomyositis is rare. In this case study, we report a case of classical dermatomyositis without incidence of malignancy. Timely diagnosis and administration of steroid led to better prognosis of the patient.
皮肌炎是一种特发性肌病,伴有进行性肌无力和皮肤表现。诊断基于进行性肌无力、皮疹、血清肌酶升高、肌肉活检及异常肌电图。皮肌炎的发病率很低。在本病例研究中,我们报告一例无恶性肿瘤发生的经典皮肌炎病例。及时诊断并给予类固醇治疗使患者预后较好。