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Case Reports
. 2016 Sep;43(9):781-6.
doi: 10.1111/cup.12733. Epub 2016 Jun 13.

Wong-type dermatomyositis: a mimic of many dermatoses

Diya F Mutasim  1 , Adaeze Egesi  1 , Kerith E Spicknall  1
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Wong-type dermatomyositis: a mimic of many dermatoses

Diya F Mutasim et al. J Cutan Pathol. 2016 Sep.

Abstract

Wong-type dermatomyositis (DM) is a rare variant characterized by keratotic follicular papules that may mimic pityriasis rubra pilaris. Histopathologic examination shows follicular and non-follicular epidermal invaginations filled with keratin. The diagnosis is often delayed. Twenty-four cases of Wong-type DM have been reported thus far in the literature. Herein, we report the clinical and histopathologic findings of three additional cases in order to raise awareness of the disorder.

Keywords: Wong-type; dermatomyositis; pityriasis rubra pilaris.

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