Unusual Clinical Presentation of Dermatomyositis in a Young Male: A Case Report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Dermatomyositis (DM) is a rare idiopathic inflammatory myopathy characterised by distinctive dermatological manifestations and systemic involvement. This present case report involved a 25-year-old male was presented with throat pain, progressive dysphagia, and oral ulcers following a recent tooth extraction. Examination revealed ulceroproliferative lesions in the retromolar trigone that were prone to bleeding. This case emphasised an unusual presentation of DM with oropharyngeal ulcerations and leukocytoclastic vasculitis. Prompt recognition, comprehensive evaluation, and multidisciplinary management are essential for improving patient outcomes in atypical cases.
Authors: Priyanka Singla, Aishwarya Biradar, Vinod Shinde, Manu S Babu, Mayur Ingle
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $275
OpenAlex ID: W4416534823
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