Dysphagia secondary to dermatomyositis treated successfully with intravenous immunoglobulin: a case report.
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.
Joshi
Deepak
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Department of Gastroenterology, Medway Maritime Hospital, Kent, UK. djosh78@hotmail.com.
Mahmood
Rizwan
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Williams
Peter
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Kitchen
Paul
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