title: Dysphagia secondary to dermatomyositis treated successfully with intravenous immunoglobulin: a case report.
abstract: A 46 year old woman presented with a one month history of rash and mylagia. The history, clinical findings and blood tests all supported a diagnosis of dermatomyositis. The patient later developed dysphagia and was successfully treated with intravenous immunoglobulin. Investigations and treatment of dysphagia in the context of dermatomyositis are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Medway Maritime Hospital, Kent, UK. djosh78@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Deepak
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Joshi
authors.forename: Rizwan
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mahmood
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kitchen