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. 2012 Feb;13(1):136-8.
doi: 10.5811/westjem.2011.8.6823.

Dermatomyositis with extensive calcification in an adult

Bradley C Presley  1 , Jeffrey S Bush, Simon C Watson
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Dermatomyositis with extensive calcification in an adult

Bradley C Presley et al. West J Emerg Med. 2012 Feb.

Abstract

This report reviews a case of dermatomyositis presenting with weakness and extensive calcification in an adult. While dermatomyositis is not uncommon in adults, it is uncommon for calcifications to be present. Children develop calcifications more frequently than adults. When present in adults, small calcifications on areas of frequent trauma such as elbows and fingers are more common. However, this patient presented with large calcified deposits in his abdomen and extremities. His treatment and course are described.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: By the WestJEM article submission agreement, all authors are required to disclose all affiliations, funding, sources, and financial or management relationships that could be perceived as potential sources of bias. The authors disclosed none.

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Figure 1
Figure 1
Coronal view of computed tomography showing extensive calcification of right flank.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Sagittal view of computed tomography showing right-sided calcification as well as small calcific foci on left anterior abdomen.
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