Dermatomyositis as the first manifestation of a lung tumor.
Rev Port Pneumol
; 19(4): 179-83, 2013.
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en En, Pt
| MEDLINE
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Dermatomyositis (DM) is a rare disease characterised by proximal muscle weakness and a typical cutaneous rash. The muscle biopsy shows inflammatory lesions consistent with myositis, being related to an increased risk of cancer, often considered as a paraneoplastic syndrome. The authors present a case of a 63-year-old man, with progressive proximal muscle weakness and cutaneous rash, appearing in two months. The muscle and skin biopsies were consistent with DM. Chest tomography showed a nodular image in the lingular region and bronchy biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC). This clinical case intends to enhance the importance of a thorough diagnostic study in patients with DM, as it is often a paraneoplastic syndrome.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Síndromes Paraneoplásicos
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Dermatomiositis
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Carcinoma Pulmonar de Células Pequeñas
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Neoplasias Pulmonares
Límite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
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Pt
Revista:
Rev Port Pneumol
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Portugal
Pais de publicación:
España