Dermatomyositis presenting in pregnancy.

Harris, A; Webley, M; Usherwood, M; Burge, S · Br J Dermatol · 1995

case_report · Level V

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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.

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