Small cell lung cancer with dermatomyositis: a case report.

ABSTRACT: Dermatomyositis represents an autoimmune disorder characterized by notable skin and muscular manifestations. The annual incidence of dermatomyositis stands at approximately (5~10)/1 million individuals. Notably, patients with malignant tumors exhibit an elevated risk of developing dermatomyositis compared to the general population. However, in cases where dermatomyositis co-occurs with malignancy, the efficacy of hormone therapy alone tends to be suboptimal. Moreover, reports addressing the correlation between tumor treatment and the management of dermatomyositis are scarce. A 60-year-old male patient presented with dermatomyositis, initially manifesting through symptoms such as rash, muscle weakness, and dysphagia. Despite undergoing standard hormone therapy, there was no discernible impr

SUBMITTER: Guan X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10898245 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature