[Severe edematous dermatomyositis].
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Date publication
mars 2016
Journal
Annales de dermatologie et de venereologie
Auteurs
Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr CRIBIER Bernard, Pr LIPSKER Dan
Tous les auteurs :
Goussot R, Wettlé C, Le Coz C, Cribier B, Lipsker D
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Résumé
Edematous dermatomyositis is a rare entity with localized or generalized subcutaneous edema and only 21 cases have been reported in the literature. It is considered to be a severe form of dermatomyositis which needs quick therapeutic decision. We report 2 cases with difficult therapeutic decisions.
Mots clés
Aged, 80 and over, Dermatomyositis, complications, Edema, complications, Female, Humans, Immunoglobulins, Intravenous, Severity of Illness Index, Young Adult
Référence
Ann Dermatol Venereol. 2016 Mar;143(3):202-9