Polymyositis and vaginal carcinoma

Arch Gynecol Obstet. 1993;253(3):145-7. doi: 10.1007/BF02767332.

Abstract

The strange association of Dermatomyositis-Polymyositis (DM-PM) and cancer has been known for many years. We present the case of a 57-year-old woman with polymyositis refractory to steroid therapy, in whom extensive investigation finally revealed a squamous cell carcinoma of the vagina. The clinical course of myositis paralleled the course of vaginal cancer, with complete resolution of symptoms after radiotherapy for the malignancy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Brachytherapy
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / complications*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / radiotherapy
  • Creatine Kinase / blood
  • Dermatomyositis / complications*
  • Dermatomyositis / radiotherapy
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • L-Lactate Dehydrogenase / blood
  • Middle Aged
  • Polymyositis / complications*
  • Polymyositis / radiotherapy
  • Vaginal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Vaginal Neoplasms / radiotherapy

Substances

  • L-Lactate Dehydrogenase
  • Creatine Kinase