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Dermatomyositis

A type of idiopathic inflammatory myopathy characterized by evocative skin lesions and symmetrical proximal muscle weakness.

Pericardial effusion

Accumulation of fluid within the pericardium.

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PMID (PMCID)
16028325	FEMALE
	Hyperdense pericardial effusion in dermatomyositis and contrast induced nephropathy.
	Kamath S, Roobottom CA. Emerg Radiol. 2005;11(3):177-9.
	We report an unusual case of high-density pericardial effusion in a patient with dermatomyositis consequent upon contrast nephropathy as demonstrated by computed tomography.