Dermatomyositis in patients with autoimmune blistering diseases.
Τίτλος | Dermatomyositis in patients with autoimmune blistering diseases. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2019 |
Authors | Patsatsi, A., Pearson D. R., & Werth V. P. |
Journal | Int J Womens Dermatol |
Volume | 5 |
Issue | 4 |
Pagination | 256-260 |
Date Published | 2019 Sep |
ISSN | 2352-6475 |
Abstract | It is common for multiple autoimmune diseases to occur in the same patient. However, autoimmune blistering diseases (AIBD) do not commonly associate with dermatomyositis (DM). We performed a literature review and found 12 previous reports that may be attributed to misdiagnosis, underreporting, or true rarity of association. Herein, we present a case of pemphigus vulgaris and a case of mucous membrane pemphigoid associated with DM and review the related literature. AIBD-associated interstitial lung disease, genetic predisposition, potential environmental triggers of both AIBD and DM, drug-related triggers, and paraneoplastic processes are discussed. Dermatologists must be vigilant for a second autoimmune disease in patients with AIBD that may have therapeutic implications. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.ijwd.2019.05.009 |
Alternate Journal | Int J Womens Dermatol |
PubMed ID | 31700982 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC6831793 |