A Recurrent Episode of Dermatomyositis Associated with Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-07-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
It is uncommon for dermatomyositis to be associated with papillary thyroid cancer.
We report an unusual case of papillary thyroid cancer presenting with dermatomyositis.
Methods.
The case history, imaging and laboratory data is reviewed.
Results.
We report the case of a 62-year-old female with a prior history of dermatomyositis and breast cancer who presented with a recurrent episode of dermatomyositis.
Extensive evaluation of the cause of the dermatomyositis recurrence revealed no recurrence of the breast cancer but a thyroid nodule was identified.
The nodule was biopsied and the patient was noted to have papillary thyroid cancer.
The patient subsequently underwent total thyroidectomy and had gradual improvement in her dermatomyositis.
Conclusion.
It is very uncommon for dermatomyositis to be associated with papillary thyroid cancer.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Eranki, Vijay Gopal. 2017. A Recurrent Episode of Dermatomyositis Associated with Papillary Thyroid Cancer. Case Reports in Endocrinology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145159
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Eranki, Vijay Gopal. A Recurrent Episode of Dermatomyositis Associated with Papillary Thyroid Cancer. Case Reports in Endocrinology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145159
American Medical Association (AMA)
Eranki, Vijay Gopal. A Recurrent Episode of Dermatomyositis Associated with Papillary Thyroid Cancer. Case Reports in Endocrinology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145159
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1145159
