Dermatomyositis presenting in pregnancy

Br J Dermatol. 1995 Nov;133(5):783-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1995.tb02756.x.

Abstract

We report the onset of dermatomyositis in a woman pregnant 38-weeks who subsequently delivered a healthy infant. The disease improved rapidly following delivery. The association of dermatomyositis with pregnancy is unusual, and fetal outcome may be adversely affected.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Dermatomyositis / drug therapy*
  • Dermatomyositis / pathology
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Methylprednisolone / therapeutic use
  • Prednisolone / therapeutic use
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / drug therapy*
  • Pregnancy Complications / pathology

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Prednisolone
  • Methylprednisolone