Open AccessGingival telangiectases due to dermatomyositis
Author(s) -
Shikino Kiyoshi,
Hanazawa Nao,
Noda Kazutaka,
Ikusaka Masatomi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of general and family medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2189-7948
DOI - 10.1002/jgf2.365
Subject(s) - telangiectases , medicine , dermatomyositis , dermatology , telangiectasia
We report the case of a 36‐year‐old woman who was referred to our hospital with a 10‐week history of intractable gingivitis. Gingival telangiectases may represent the sign of dermatomyositis. Early identification is essential for diagnosis and immediate treatment.