A Case Of Dermatomyositis With High Calcium Discharge From Skin Nodule

Dermatomyositis With High Calcium Discharge

Authors

  • Dr Nikunj R Patel
  • Dr Ketan K Mangukiya
  • Dr Jigar Shaherawala
  • Dr Sarita Mangukiya
  • Dr Kamal Modi
  • Dr Shaileshkumar M Patel

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70284/njirm.v4i3.542

Keywords:

Dermatomyositis, calcification, Nodule, calcium

Abstract

We describe a case of 46 years lady with dermatomyositis and calcinosis cutis showing extensive subcutaneous nodules with fluid discharge. The discharge fluid contained very high calcium concentration. X-ray of the subcutaneous nodules showed calcification of soft tissue. USG of spleen showed foci of vascular calcification. 

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Published

2013-06-30

How to Cite

Patel, D. N. R., Mangukiya, D. K. K., Shaherawala, D. J., Mangukiya, D. S., Modi, D. K., & Patel, D. S. M. (2013). A Case Of Dermatomyositis With High Calcium Discharge From Skin Nodule: Dermatomyositis With High Calcium Discharge. National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine, 4(3), 157–159. https://doi.org/10.70284/njirm.v4i3.542

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Case Report