A Case of Dermatomyositis Associated with Stomach Cancer.
- Author:
Yong Soon YIM
1
;
Chun Wook PARK
;
Cheol Heon LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Hallym university, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Advanced gastric cancer;
Dermatomyositis
- MeSH:
Aged;
Biopsy;
Dermatomyositis*;
Humans;
Male;
Muscle Weakness;
Myalgia;
Neoplasm Metastasis;
Rare Diseases;
Skin;
Stomach Neoplasms*;
Stomach*;
Upper Extremity
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2001;39(1):123-126
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Dermatomyositis is a rare disease of unknown origin characterized by symmetrical muscle weakness and specific skin lesions. A link between dermatomyositis and internal malignancy has long been suspected. A 76-year-old male patient presented with erythematous patches and crusted papules associated with muscle pain and weakness of upper extremity. As he showed characteristic clinical feature, and abnormal electromyogram and muscle biopsy finding, he could be diagnosed by dermatomyositis. Three months later, nevertheless appropriate treatment, pain and weakness of upper extremity were more aggravated. On the radiologic examination advanced gastric cancer with multiple metastases were found.
