European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine (Apr 2015)

Extensive Calcinosis in an Adult Nigerian Woman with Dermatomyositis

  • Olufemi Adelowo,
  • Obiageli John-maduagwu,
  • Hamidu Ahmed,
  • Louis Olisaka

DOI
https://doi.org/10.12890/2015_000199
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2, no. 2

Abstract

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Objectives: Extensive calcinosis in a patient with dermatomyositis is a rare clinical presentation in adults. The aim of this report is to present the clinical and radiographic features of a 25-year-old woman with dermatomyositis and extensive calcinosis. Case Presentation: A 25-year-old woman with extensive calcinosis on background dermatomyositis is described. Results: The clinical and radiographic features of the patient were consistent with dermatomyositis complicated by extensive calcinosis in an adult. Conclusion: Dermatomyositis with extensive calcinosis is a rare clinical presentation in adults.

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