Colonic vasculopathy and perforation in the initial presentation of adult dermatomyositis in a patient with improving muscle weakness

Pages: bcr2015213460 - bcr2015213460
Published: Jan 12, 2016
Abstract
A 63-year-old woman with diabetes presented with 8 weeks of proximal muscle weakness and change in bowel habits. Muscle biopsy confirmed myositis, and serological studies were consistent with dermatomyositis (DM), without evidence of overlapping connective tissue disease or malignancy. On day 12 of prednisone therapy and after receiving one dose of IVIG with improvement in muscle strength, the patient developed abdominal pain and was diagnosed...
Paper Details
Title
Colonic vasculopathy and perforation in the initial presentation of adult dermatomyositis in a patient with improving muscle weakness
Published Date
Jan 12, 2016
Pages
bcr2015213460 - bcr2015213460
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