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Dermatomyositis in a skin clinic.
Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
|January 1, 1983
Summary
Dermatomyositis cases, particularly in young adults, were analyzed. A high incidence of underlying nasopharyngeal carcinoma was found in adult dermatomyositis patients, even in younger age groups.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Oncology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Dermatomyositis is an idiopathic inflammatory myopathy.
- The association between dermatomyositis and malignancy is well-established.
- Underlying malignancy in younger adult dermatomyositis patients is considered uncommon.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the clinical characteristics of dermatomyositis cases.
- To investigate the incidence and type of underlying malignancy in adult dermatomyositis patients.
- To assess the occurrence of malignancy in younger adult dermatomyositis patients.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case series review.
- Analysis of 12 dermatomyositis cases over a five-year period.
- Evaluation of patient demographics, clinical presentation, and associated malignancies.
Main Results:
- 12 dermatomyositis cases were identified, including 2 childhood cases.
- 7 of 10 adult patients were aged 21-40 years.
- 60% of adult patients had underlying malignancy, predominantly nasopharyngeal carcinoma (66.7%).
- 4 of 6 malignancy-associated cases were in the 21-40 age group.
Conclusions:
- Dermatomyositis can present in younger adults.
- A significant proportion of adult dermatomyositis cases are associated with malignancy.
- Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a frequent underlying malignancy in adult dermatomyositis, including in younger individuals, challenging previous assumptions.