Juvenile dermatomyositis

Indian J Pediatr. 1996 May-Jun;63(3):375-9. doi: 10.1007/BF02751533.

Abstract

The clinical profile of 7 children and their follow-up is described. There was female preponderance with mate to female ratio of 1:6. The median age of onset was 6 years. All the patients had skin rash, muscle weakness and abnormal enzyme profile. Muscle biopsy was performed in 6 and was abnormal in all of them. The electromyogram (EMG) was performed in 6 and was found abnormal in five. All the children responded well to corticosteroids. Two children received intravenous dexamethasone bolus and showed good response.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use*
  • Age Factors
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Dermatomyositis / diagnosis*
  • Dermatomyositis / drug therapy*
  • Dermatomyositis / mortality
  • Electromyography
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • India
  • Male
  • Survival Rate

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones