Open AccessAn itchy rash and muscle weakness
Author(s) -
Risavi Brian L.,
Puller Justin,
Juhasz Kristin
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4750
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatomyositis , rash , dermatology , weakness , proximal muscle weakness , muscle weakness , disease , muscle biopsy , pathology , biopsy , surgery
Dermatomyositis is a rare disease affecting primarily skin and muscles and is associated with malignancies, especially in at‐risk patients. Clinical presentations vary widely but proximal muscle weakness and typical skin findings should prompt consideration of the diagnosis. Immunosuppressive therapy is required, as is continued screening for malignant disease during follow‐up.