Dermatomyositis and malignant melanoma

Patients with dermatomyositis may face an increased risk of malignancy. Malignant melanoma has been linked to dermatomyositis. We present a case of concomitant dermatoyositis and metastatic malignant melanoma and review the English literature concerning this topic. Analysis revealed that the develop...

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Published in:The American journal of the medical sciences 1997-04, Vol.313 (4), p.249-251
Main Authors: SHORR, A. F, YACAVONE, M, SEGUIN, S, JACKSON, L. W, DENNIS, G. J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Dermatology
Dermatomyositis - complications
Female
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Melanoma - complications
Melanoma - secondary
Middle Aged
Prognosis
Skin involvement in other diseases. Miscellaneous. General aspects
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Summary:Patients with dermatomyositis may face an increased risk of malignancy. Malignant melanoma has been linked to dermatomyositis. We present a case of concomitant dermatoyositis and metastatic malignant melanoma and review the English literature concerning this topic. Analysis revealed that the development of dermatomyositis in patients with malignant melanoma heralds the diagnosis of metastatic disease. These patients face dismal prognoses.
ISSN:0002-9629
1538-2990
DOI:10.1097/00000441-199704000-00011