A Case of Adult Dermatomyositis with Diffuse Soft Tissue Calcification.
- Author:
Jong Soo KIM
1
;
Jae Wook JUNG
;
Hyun Ju SONG
;
Jung Eun KIM
;
Jong Woo LEE
;
Jeong Hee CHOI
;
Young Mok LEE
;
Yoo Jin SUH
;
Dong Ho NAHM
;
Hae Sim PARK
;
Chang Hee SUH
Author Information
1. Division of Allergy-Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Aduit dermatomyositis;
Soft tissue calcification
- MeSH:
Abdomen;
Adult*;
Antigen-Antibody Complex;
Arm;
Autoantibodies;
Buttocks;
Calcinosis;
Dermatomyositis*;
Hand;
Humans;
Inflammation;
Muscles;
Skin;
Subcutaneous Tissue;
Thorax
- From:The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
2003;10(1):61-65
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Dermatomyositis is a disease of non-pyogenic inflammation of skin and muscles in which tissues and cells are damaged by pathogenic autoantibodies and immune complexes. Diffuse subcutaneous and interstitial muscular calcinosis is well recognised and common in childhood dermatomyositis. However, soft tissue calcification in a patient with adult onset dermatomyositis has been rarely reported. We have experienced a patient with adult onset dermatomyositis who had diffuse subcutaneous tissue calcification on hands, arms, chest, abdomen and buttocks.
