Dermatomyositis as presenting symptom of Hodgkin's disease.
The association between dermatomyositis and malignancy is well documented. However, the association between dermatomyositis and Hodgkin's disease is very unusual, particularly in children, adolescents, and young adults. A MEDLINE search of the literature revealed only 13 previous cases.
Shay
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Department of Medicine, Western Galilee Regional Hospital, Nahariya, Israel.
Braester
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Cohen
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D000293:Adolescent; D003882:Dermatomyositis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006689:Hodgkin Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male