A Fatal Presentation of Dermatomyositis

Authors

  • Prasana Khatiwoda Richa Bajimaya Memorial Foundation
  • SR Kayastha Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS)
  • P Khatiwada Richa Bajimaya Memorial Foundation; and Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS)
  • A Giri Richa Bajimaya Memorial Foundation; and Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS)
  • S Baral Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS)
  • D Bista Richa Bajimaya Memorial Foundation; and Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS)
  • P Pant Richa Bajimaya Memorial Foundation; and Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v10i3.8027

Keywords:

Cutaneous lesions, dermatomyositis, idiopathic, myopathy, vasculitis

Abstract

Dermatomyositis (DM) is an autoimmune disease that mainly affects the skin, muscle, and lung. The pathogenesis of skin inflammation in DM is not well understood. We present a 40-year-old male who presented with four months history of generalized skin lesion, pain and weakness. He had elevated transaminases with detectable muscle weakness. This case highlights the need to consider dermatomyositis with skin lesion and weakness; and the use of aggressive immunosuppressive therapies due to its associated vasculopathies.

Kathmandu University Medical Journal | VOL.10 | NO. 3 | ISSUE 39 | JUL- SEP 2012 | Page 78-82

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v10i3.8027

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Published

2013-05-01

How to Cite

Khatiwoda, P., Kayastha, S., Khatiwada, P., Giri, A., Baral, S., Bista, D., & Pant, P. (2013). A Fatal Presentation of Dermatomyositis. Kathmandu University Medical Journal, 10(3), 78–82. https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v10i3.8027

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 3 (2012)

Section

Case Notes