Abstract
A case of dermatomyositis in a patient with two different malignancies is reported. Skin lesions cleared only following exeresis of the second tumor. This case provides the opportunity for a discussion of the main theories put forward to explain relationships between dermatomyositis and malignant disease.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Colorectal Neoplasms / complications*
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Colorectal Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Dermatomyositis / etiology*
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / complications*
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Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / diagnosis
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Paraneoplastic Syndromes*
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Stomach Neoplasms / complications*
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Stomach Neoplasms / diagnosis