Dermatomyositis

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

Autoimmunity

The occurrence of an immune reaction against the organism's own cells or tissues.


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PMID (PMCID)
27135791
 MALE Adult
Isaacs' syndrome in a patient with dermatomyositis: case report and review of the literature.
Lertnawapan R, Kulkantrakorn K.
Int J Rheum Dis. 2017;20(8):1039-1045.
It shares some similar characteristics with dermatomyositis such as autoimmunity, its association with malignancy and the response to treatment.
19855968
 MALE Adult
Dermatomyositis and HIV infection: case report and review of the literature.
Carroll MB, Holmes R.
Rheumatol Int. 2011;31(5):673-9.
In this review, we highlight the current relationship between HIV infection and autoimmunity, the possible ways HIV infection may foster an environment favorable for the development of dermatomyositis, and review the previously reported cases of individuals with HIV infection who developed dermatomyositis.
19855968
 MALE Adult
Dermatomyositis and HIV infection: case report and review of the literature.
Carroll MB, Holmes R.
Rheumatol Int. 2011;31(5):673-9.
In this review, we highlight the current relationship between HIV infection and autoimmunity, the possible ways HIV infection may foster an environment favorable for the development of dermatomyositis, and review the previously reported cases of individuals with HIV infection who developed dermatomyositis.