Dermatomyositis

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

Aspiration pneumonia

Pneumonia due to the aspiration (breathing in) of food, liquid, or gastric contents into the upper respiratory tract.


Total: 1

                       


(per page)
PMID (PMCID)
23214339
 FEMALE Adult
[Importance of dysphagia examination in patient with dermatomyositis--case report].
Raskovic S, Bolpacic J, Spiric VT, Stefanovic L, Bogic M, Popadic AP.
Med Pregl. 2012;65(9-10):432-5.
Dermatomyositis-associated dysphagia may lead to severe complications such as cachexia and aspiration pneumonia.