Korean J Dermatol.  1982 Feb;20(1):109-115.

A Case of Dermatomyositis Associated with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia

• Suh KS
• Kim DW
• Chung SL

Abstract

Dermstomyositis is a disease mainly of the skin, muscle and blood vessels in which erythematous and edematous changes in the skin are associated with muscle weakneas and inflammation. In adult the disease is commonly associated with underlying malignancy or reticulosis. A 23 year-old male had generalized weakness, intermittent fever, myalgia and purplish red patches on the face. Diagnosis of dermatomyositis was established by clinical manifestations, electromyogram, histologic findings of skin and muscle. He was treated with systemic steroid, with some improvement. Seven months after the onset of dermatomyositis, ecchymoses was noted on the eyelids and forearms. Bone marrow aspiration showed many immature lymphoblasts, characteristic of acute lymphocytic leukemia, He was treated with systemic steroid and vincristine, but no favorable effect was noted. He died of sepsis due to retal abscess on the 34th day in the hospital

MeSH Terms

Adult
Male
Female
Humans