Dermatol. praxi. 2012;6(4):183-185

Paraneoplastic dermatomyositis

MUDr.Jan Šternberský, MUDr.Martin Tichý, Ph.D.
Klinika chorob kožních a pohlavních FN a LF Olomouc

Dermatomyositis is ranked among chronic autoimmune connective tissue disease with disabilities, muscle and skin. The disease is probably

caused by reaction of specific autoantibodies or immune complex reactions directed against the vascular component endomyzia. This

autoimmune response may be started by infections (viruses, bacteria, parasites). UV rays and other medications are possible triggers.

Around 20–25 % of cases of dermatomyositis is associated with the occurrence of cancer. The case report documents the emergence of

typical clinical manifestations of dermatomyositis with 64 years old women with a history of ovarian cancer.

Keywords: dermatomyositis, paraneoplastic, ovarian cancer

Published: December 1, 2012  Show citation

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