Dermatomyositis complicating penicillamine treatment.
A case of dermatomyositis developing during the course of treatment with D-penicillamine in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis is described. Complete remission occurred on withdrawal of the drug. Possible alternative diagnoses are discussed.
D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000188:drug therapy; D003882:Dermatomyositis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010396:Penicillamine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D010396:Penicillamine