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Med Cutan Iber Lat Am 2007; 35 (4)

Papular mucinosis: uncommon presentation of amyopathic dermatomyositis

Widholzer RMC, Dazzi PB, Rockenbach M, Bernardes SC, Furian R, Libis AS, Bonamigo RR

Language: Portugu?s
References: 14
Page: 189-192
PDF size: 249.00 Kb.


ABSTRACT

The authors report a case of amyopathic dermatomyositis with uncommon papular mucinosis. The dermatomyositis diagnosis was based on clinical findings and skin biopsy and amyophathic presentation was defined by no clinical evidence of muscle weakness, normal laboratory results, electromyogram and muscle biopsy. Amyopathic dermatomyositis is a rare subtype of the disease. A prompt diagnosis of dermatomyositis depends on recognition of classic cutaneous findings and rare presentations such as papular mucinosis. An accurate patient diagnosis contributes for the correct treatment.


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