Abstract
Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is an important subtype of dermatomyositis characterized by inflammation of muscle, skin and gastrointestinal tract. A 14-year-old girl, with a history of fever, joint pain, easy fatigability and a rash since the age of 3 years is described. Physical examination, laboratory evaluation, electromyography (EMG) and muscle biopsy were suggestive of a chronic inflammatory process involving the muscles, most likely dermatomyositis. The report highlights the importance of a muscle biopsy as the gold standard for diagnosing dermatomyositis.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 434-436 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2011 |
Keywords
- Adolescent female
- Arthritis
- Gower's sign
- Juvenile dermatomyositis
- Muscle biopsy
- Rash