Abstract
Juvenile dermatomyositis is a rare disease that affects the skin and muscles. It often presents with a classic heliotrope eyelid rash. We present a case of juvenile dermatomyositis presenting with significant bilateral periorbital edema, with its complete resolution after systemic antiinflammatory therapy.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Biopsy
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Dermatomyositis / complications*
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Dermatomyositis / diagnosis
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Dermatomyositis / drug therapy
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Edema / diagnosis
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Edema / drug therapy
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Edema / etiology*
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Follow-Up Studies
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Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Male
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Orbital Diseases / diagnosis
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Orbital Diseases / drug therapy
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Orbital Diseases / etiology*