Unilateral Heliotrope Rash in Juvenile Dermatomyositis: An Unusual Presentation of an Underlying Serious Disease
Joint Authors
Alkhalidi, Hisham
Al-Janobi, Ghada
Omair, Mohammed A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-12-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Heliotrope rash is one of the characteristic skin manifestations of juvenile dermatomyositis.
It is a reddish-purple rash on the upper eyelids that is usually bilateral.
Case Presentation.
We report a boy who presented with unilateral heliotrope rash, Gottron’s papules, and muscle weakness.
Muscle biopsy was consistent with inflammatory myositis.
Patient was started on prednisolone and methotrexate with an excellent response in both the skin and muscles.
Conclusion.
Unilateral heliotrope rash can occur in patients with juvenile dermatomyositis.
Being a paraneoplastic condition caution should be taken not to miss any underlying malignancy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Al-Janobi, Ghada& Alkhalidi, Hisham& Omair, Mohammed A.. 2014. Unilateral Heliotrope Rash in Juvenile Dermatomyositis: An Unusual Presentation of an Underlying Serious Disease. Case Reports in Rheumatology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Al-Janobi, Ghada…[et al.]. Unilateral Heliotrope Rash in Juvenile Dermatomyositis: An Unusual Presentation of an Underlying Serious Disease. Case Reports in Rheumatology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Al-Janobi, Ghada& Alkhalidi, Hisham& Omair, Mohammed A.. Unilateral Heliotrope Rash in Juvenile Dermatomyositis: An Unusual Presentation of an Underlying Serious Disease. Case Reports in Rheumatology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1034966
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1034966