Dermatomyositis Anteceding Lung Adenocarcinoma.

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Dermatology
• Rheumatology

Background:

• Dermatomyositis is an idiopathic inflammatory myopathy.
• It is frequently associated with an underlying malignancy, presenting as a paraneoplastic syndrome.

Observation:

• This case report details a patient with dermatomyositis.
• The patient presented with cutaneous and musculoskeletal symptoms a year before a lung adenocarcinoma diagnosis.

Findings:

• The study illustrates a significant temporal association between dermatomyositis and lung adenocarcinoma.
• Cutaneous and musculoskeletal manifestations preceded the cancer diagnosis by one year.

Implications:

• Diagnosing dermatomyositis necessitates a comprehensive investigation for potential underlying malignancies.
• Early recognition of dermatomyositis may facilitate earlier cancer detection and treatment.