Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy with myositis associated with rheumatoid arthritis

Clin Rheumatol. 1996 Mar;15(2):185-8. doi: 10.1007/BF02230338.

Abstract

We report a case of facioscapulohumeral dystrophy with myositis, rheumatoid arthritis and serologic findings suggestive of autoimmune disease. To our present knowledge this is the first time this association has been observed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arm
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / complications*
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / diagnosis
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / therapy
  • Autoimmune Diseases / complications
  • Face
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Muscular Dystrophies / complications*
  • Muscular Dystrophies / diagnosis
  • Muscular Dystrophies / therapy
  • Myositis / complications*
  • Myositis / diagnosis
  • Myositis / therapy
  • Radiography
  • Shoulder
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / diagnostic imaging

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents