[Dermatomyositis associated with two neoplasms]

J Granel; C Dromer; S Lassoued; J P Bonhomme; B Fournié

[Dermatomyositis associated with two neoplasms]

Rev Rhum Mal Osteoartic. 1992 Dec;59(12):834-5.

[Article in French]

Authors

J Granel¹, C Dromer, S Lassoued, J P Bonhomme, B Fournié

Affiliation

¹ Service de la Clinique de Rhumatologie, CHU Purpan, Toulouse.

PMID: 1308975

Abstract

A case of dermatomyositis in a patient with two different malignancies is reported. Skin lesions cleared only following exeresis of the second tumor. This case provides the opportunity for a discussion of the main theories put forward to explain relationships between dermatomyositis and malignant disease.

Publication types

Case Reports
English Abstract

MeSH terms

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Colorectal Neoplasms / complications*
Colorectal Neoplasms / diagnosis
Dermatomyositis / etiology*
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / complications*
Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / diagnosis
Paraneoplastic Syndromes*
Stomach Neoplasms / complications*
Stomach Neoplasms / diagnosis