Juvenile dermatomyositis presenting with anasarca
Journal of Child Neurology, cilt.23, sa.11, ss.1353-1356, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 23 Sayı: 11
- Basım Tarihi: 2008
- Doi Numarası: 10.1177/0883073808318544
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Child Neurology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1353-1356
- Anahtar Kelimeler: juvenile dermatomyositis, anasarca
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
Generalized edema can occur during the course of juvenile dermatomyositis. In this article, a 4-year-old boy with generalized nonpitting edema and proximal weakness is reported. Characteristic cutaneous lesions, laboratory tests, results of electromyography, and magnetic resonance imaging findings resulted in a diagnosis of juvenile dermatomyositis. He was treated with corticosteroids and methotrexate. It is concluded that the generalized edema may appear as the presenting cutaneous manifestation of juvenile dermatomyositis. © 2008 Sage Publications.