Panniculitis as an Initial Presentation of Dermatomyositis: A Case Report

Authors

  • Anjal Bisht Department of Medicine, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal.
  • Niraj Parajuli Department of Dermatology, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal.
  • Monasha Vaidya Department of Pathology, Kantipur Dental College and General Hospital, Basundhara, Nepal.
  • Sumida Tiwari Department of Pathology, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.4827

Keywords:

dermatomyositis; erythema; myopathy; panniculitis

Abstract

Dermatomyositis is an idiopathic muscle disease characterized by proximal muscle weakness, raised muscle enzymes, characteristic changes in electromyography and typical skin rash and biopsy findings. Dermatological features like Gottron’s sign and papules are considered as pathognomonic for dermatomyositis. Panniculitis is one of the rare findings in DM. Here, we report a case of DM in 37 years old female who presented with only panniculitis and the diagnosis was delayed by more than a year.

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Published

2020-03-30

How to Cite

Bisht, A., Parajuli, N., Vaidya, M., & Tiwari, S. (2020). Panniculitis as an Initial Presentation of Dermatomyositis: A Case Report. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 58(223), 181–184. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.4827

Issue

Vol. 58 No. 223 (2020): JNMA: Published Monthly

Section

Case Reports

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