Dermatomyositis presenting as plaque-like mucinosis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe two women, aged 65 and 37 years, who presented with mucinous plaques as the initial skin signs of dermatomyositis. Other cutaneous manifestations were lacking, but typical myositis appeared later in the course of the disease.
Medical subject headings
- Dermatomyositis
- Mucinoses