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Case Reports
. 1979;59(6):543-4.

Dermatomyositis induced by penicillamine

N B Simpson, J R Golding
  • PMID: 94219
Case Reports

Dermatomyositis induced by penicillamine

N B Simpson et al. Acta Derm Venereol. 1979.

Abstract

A case of dermatomyositis is reported in a 50-year-old woman receiving D-Penicillamine therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. There was no evidence of neoplasia on full investigation. Remission of dermatomyositis occurred on withdrawal of D-Penicillamine.

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