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Case Reports
. 1977 Feb;36(1):94-5.
doi: 10.1136/ard.36.1.94.

Dermatomyositis complicating penicillamine treatment

L Fernandes, D R Swinson, E B Hamilton
Case Reports

Dermatomyositis complicating penicillamine treatment

L Fernandes et al. Ann Rheum Dis. 1977 Feb.

Abstract

A case of dermatomyositis developing during the course of treatment with D-penicillamine in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis is described. Complete remission occurred on withdrawal of the drug. Possible alternative diagnoses are discussed.

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