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  • Title: Juvenile dermatomyositis presenting with anasarca.
    Author: Saygi S, Alehan F, Baskin E, Bayrakci US, Ulu EM, Ozbek N.
    Journal: J Child Neurol; 2008 Nov; 23(11):1353-6. PubMed ID: 18984850.
    Abstract:
    Generalized edema can occur during the course of juvenile dermatomyositis. In this article, a 4-year-old boy with generalized nonpitting edema and proximal weakness is reported. Characteristic cutaneous lesions, laboratory tests, results of electromyography, and magnetic resonance imaging findings resulted in a diagnosis of juvenile dermatomyositis. He was treated with corticosteroids and methotrexate. It is concluded that the generalized edema may appear as the presenting cutaneous manifestation of juvenile dermatomyositis.
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