Dermatomyositis
Katie A. O’Connell, Avery LaChance
Abstract
A 66-year-old woman presented with a pruritic rash, fatigue, and muscle weakness. On examination, hyperpigmented, erythematous papules were observed on her hands and dyschromic patches and plaques were noted on her posterior shoulders. A diagnosis of dermatomyositis was made.
Topics & Concepts
DermatomyositisMedicineRashDermatologyShouldersProximal muscle weaknessMuscle weaknessPathologyMuscle biopsyBiopsyAnatomyInflammatory Myopathies and DermatomyositisEosinophilic Disorders and SyndromesDermatological and Skeletal Disorders