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Dermatomyositis in patients with autoimmune blistering diseases.

TitleDermatomyositis in patients with autoimmune blistering diseases.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2019
AuthorsPatsatsi, A., Pearson D. R., & Werth V. P.
JournalInt J Womens Dermatol
Volume5
Issue4
Pagination256-260
Date Published2019 Sep
ISSN2352-6475
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.

DOI10.1016/j.ijwd.2019.05.009
Alternate JournalInt J Womens Dermatol
PubMed ID31700982
PubMed Central IDPMC6831793

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