title: Scleromyxedema with subclinical myositis.
abstract: A 49-year-old farmer presented with papules on the face, arms, chest and back associated with sclerosis. Histopathology and PAS stain confirmed the clinical diagnosis of scleromyxedema. He also had elevated CPK levels due to myopathy. Screening for internal malignancy was negative.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Rajah Muthiah Medical College and Hospital, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar. prasaderm@hotmail.com
authors.forename: P V S
authors.initials: PV
authors.lastname: Prasad
authors.forename: Joe Mathew
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Joseph
authors.forename: P K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Kaviarasan
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Viswanathan