| Dermatomyositis and malignancy. A review of the literature. | |
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PMID: 1106291 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Although there appears to be an increased incidence of malignancy among patients with dermatomyositis, demonstration of definitive statistical significance is precluded by the lack of large, controlled series. Patients with the two diseases tend to be older than the general dermatomyositis population and younger than those with cancer alone; and there is a preponderance of female patients. Tumors of the ovary and stomach are more frequently observed than in the general population, while colorectal malignancies are underrepresented. Most reported cases show development of the diseases within a year of one another, and, in some patients, the course of the myopathy follows that of the tumor. No definitive cause for the myopathy in these patients has been established. |
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Authors:
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B E Barnes; B Mawr |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Annals of internal medicine Volume: 84 ISSN: 0003-4819 ISO Abbreviation: Ann. Intern. Med. Publication Date: 1976 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1976-03-01 Completed Date: 1976-03-01 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372351 Medline TA: Ann Intern Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 68-76 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Adolescent Adult Age Factors Aged Asia Biopsy Canada Child Child, Preschool Dermatomyositis / complications*, diagnosis, drug therapy, epidemiology, etiology Europe Female Humans Infant Male Middle Aged Muscles / pathology Neoplasms / complications*, epidemiology Sex Factors South America Time Factors United States |
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