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Dermatomyositis and granulomatous myopathy associated with sarcoidosis
J H Lipton1, B D McLeod, A K Brownell
1Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Abstract:
A previously healthy, 21-year-old female presented with acute dermatomyositis. Chest X-ray revealed bilateral hilar adenopathy, and mediastinal lymph node biopsy demonstrated noncaseating granulomata compatible with sarcoidosis. The patient improved spontaneously. The significance of bilateral hilar adenopathy in association with dermatomyositis and implications for management are discussed.