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Dermatomyositis and female malignancy.

S T Scaling, R H Kaufman, B M Patten

    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    |October 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Dermatomyositis-polymyositis in women is associated with a high prevalence of malignancy. This review found 5 malignancies in 25 patients, including ovarian, cervical, and colon cancers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Rheumatology
    • Oncology
    • Gynecologic Oncology

    Background:

    • Dermatomyositis-polymyositis is an idiopathic inflammatory myopathy.
    • The association between dermatomyositis-polymyositis and malignancy has been previously recognized.
    • This study reviews cases from 1970-1977 at Baylor Affiliated Hospitals.

    Observation:

    • Twenty-five female patients diagnosed with dermatomyositis-polymyositis were identified.
    • Five of these patients were found to have an underlying malignant tumor.
    • The identified malignancies included ovarian carcinomas, cervical intraepithelial carcinoma, and colon carcinoma.

    Findings:

    • The study highlights a significant prevalence of malignancy in women with dermatomyositis-polymyositis.
    • Histologic and clinical findings pertinent to these cases are discussed.

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  • A case report is presented to illustrate the association.

    • Implications:

    • The findings underscore the importance of screening for malignancy in patients diagnosed with dermatomyositis-polymyositis.
    • Early detection of cancer in these patients may improve outcomes.
    • Further research into the underlying mechanisms connecting autoimmune diseases and cancer is warranted.