Paraneoplastic Dermatomyositis Revealing Tardly an Ovarien Cancer at Metastatic Stage Who Responded Favorably to Treatment
Year: 2022
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Dermatomyositis is a type of inflammatory myopathy characterized by inflammatory and degenerative changes of the muscles and skin. The Para neoplastic dermatomyositis is a subtype associated with cancer. The pathophysiothogy remains unfully understood. The diagnosis is supported by both the clinical and serological features. The treatment involves both the DM and the malignancy. Multi-disciplinary management is fundamental for patients. However the pronosis remains usually poor. We report a case of Para neoplastic dermatomyositis revealing an ovarian cancer; the purpose is to illustrate the diagnostic, therapeutic and pronostic of this entity
Author: Hallab I
Institutions: Mohammed V University, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University
Language: English
Subfield: Rheumatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4382202053