Korean J Dermatol.  2001 Jan;39(1):123-126.

A Case of Dermatomyositis Associated with Stomach Cancer

• Yim YS
• Park CW
• Lee CH

Abstract

Dermatomyositis is a rare disease of unknown origin characterized by symmetrical muscle weakness and specific skin lesions. A link between dermatomyositis and internal malignancy has long been suspected. A 76-year-old male patient presented with erythematous patches and crusted papules associated with muscle pain and weakness of upper extremity. As he showed characteristic clinical feature, and abnormal electromyogram and muscle biopsy finding, he could be diagnosed by dermatomyositis. Three months later, nevertheless appropriate treatment, pain and weakness of upper extremity were more aggravated. On the radiologic examination advanced gastric cancer with multiple metastases were found.

Keyword

Advanced gastric cancer; Dermatomyositis

MeSH Terms

Aged
Biopsy
Dermatomyositis*
Humans
Male
Muscle Weakness
Myalgia
Neoplasm Metastasis
Rare Diseases
Skin
Stomach Neoplasms*
Stomach*
Upper Extremity