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Panniculitis: a cutaneous manifestation of dermatomyositis
Roser Solans1, Josefina Cortés, Albert Selva
1Department of Internal Medicine and Dermatology Division, Vall d'Hebrón University General Hospital, Barcelona, Spain. rsolans@hg.vhebron.es
Abstract:
Specific and nonspecific panniculitis sometimes occurs during the course of connective tissue diseases. However, the association of panniculitis and dermatomyositis (DM) has only rarely been described. Previous reports have suggested that panniculitis may be an inherent part of DM but, because the cases reported are few, it is difficult to know the significance of this unusual association. We describe 2 patients with DM in whom panniculitis developed during the course of the disease, and discuss its clinical and diagnostic significance.
Insights
Panniculitis, an inflammation of fat tissue, is rarely associated with dermatomyositis (DM). This study highlights two cases, emphasizing the clinical and diagnostic significance of this rare connective tissue disease manifestation.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Dermatology
- Immunology
Background:
- Connective tissue diseases can manifest with panniculitis.
- The link between panniculitis and dermatomyositis (DM) is infrequently documented.
- Existing literature suggests panniculitis might be an intrinsic feature of DM, but evidence is limited due to sparse case reports.
Observation:
- Two patients diagnosed with dermatomyositis (DM) developed panniculitis during their disease course.
- Clinical presentation and diagnostic findings of panniculitis in these DM patients were observed.
Findings:
- The study details the clinical course and diagnostic evaluation of panniculitis in two patients with dermatomyositis.
- The findings contribute to understanding the significance of this rare association.
Implications:
- This report adds to the limited body of evidence on panniculitis occurring in dermatomyositis.
- Further investigation into the clinical and diagnostic significance of panniculitis in DM is warranted.
- Understanding this association may improve diagnostic accuracy and patient management in rheumatology and dermatology.