Juvenile dermatomyositis presenting with anasarca: A possible indicator of severe disease activity.
Juvenile dermatomyositis is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the muscle, skin, and other organs. Although localized edema is a common feature of juvenile dermatomyositis, generalized edema has been reported infrequently. We describe a patient with juvenile dermatomyositis presenting with anasarca and note that generalized edema has been associated with severe disease activity.
Mitchell
J P
JP
Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 6900 Georgia Ave. NW, Ward 77, Washington, DC 20307, USA.
Dennis
G J
GJ
Rider
L G
LG
D002648:Child; D003882:Dermatomyositis / Q000150:complications*; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans