title: Regression of cutis calcinosis with diltiazem in adult dermatomyositis.
abstract: Calcinosis cutis is common in several connective tissue diseases such as dermatomyositis, scleroderma or lupus erythematous. In dermatomyositis, it is more likely to concern children than adults but it is not exceptional in adults. Several treatments have been used empirically with inconsistent success. We report a case of adult cutis calcinosis associated with dermatomyositis which responded dramatically to treatment with diltiazem.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Victor Dupouy General Hospital, 69 rue du Lieutenant Colonel Prudhon, 95107 Argenteuil, France.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Abdallah-Lotf
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Grasland
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Vinceneux
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sigal-Grinberg
mesh_terms: D002114:Calcinosis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003882:Dermatomyositis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004110:Diltiazem / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers; D004110:Diltiazem