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Polymyositis in a patient with multiple neoplasms

H S Ko, M A Ogryzlo, W Pruzanski

    The Journal of Rheumatology
    |September 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    This case highlights a rare instance of a patient developing polymyositis (inflammation of muscles) and multiple cancers, including colon and gastric adenocarcinoma, and a meningioma. Continued vigilance for neoplasms is crucial in patients with polymyositis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Oncology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • The association between polymyositis and underlying malignancy is a recognized paraneoplastic phenomenon.
    • This case involves a 64-year-old woman with a history of uterine and colon cancer.

    Observation:

    • The patient presented with proximal muscle weakness and histological evidence of polymyositis.
    • Investigations revealed multiple primary cancers: colon adenocarcinoma, gastric adenocarcinoma, and a meningioma.
    • The patient had undergone prior surgeries for uterine and colon carcinoma.

    Findings:

    • The patient developed polymyositis, followed by two separate colon adenocarcinomas and a gastric adenocarcinoma.
    • Despite extensive surgery for gastric cancer, the patient died from postoperative complications.
    • Autopsy revealed a meningioma, adding to the complexity of multiple neoplasms.

    Implications:

    • This case underscores the rare occurrence of multiple distinct malignancies in a patient with polymyositis.
    • It emphasizes the importance of thorough oncological surveillance in patients diagnosed with polymyositis.
    • While a direct causal link remains difficult to establish, the association warrants heightened clinical awareness for neoplasms.

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