Rash and weakness - A case of juvenile dermatomyositis
- Author:
Dr Tan Zhirong Julio
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- Publication Type:journal article
- Keywords: Juvenile Dermatomyositis; Gottron's Papules; Heliotrope Rash; Atopic Dermatitis; Bilateral Eye Swelling; Recurrent Falls
- From:The Singapore Family Physician 2017;43(3):55-60
- CountrySingapore
- Language:english
- Abstract: Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a well-known but uncommon paediatric rheumatological condition. It can be missed early in the disease manifestation if not thought of in patients presenting with atypical rash and weakness. We present a case of a 5-year-old girl who developed JDM over a span of 8 weeks before a diagnosis was made. This case demonstrates the nuances of how a paediatric patient’s presentation can differ from adults’. A high index of suspicion and early appropriate referral to paediatric rheumatology are paramount for successful management and good prognosis of the condition.
