| Dermatomyositis with massive ascites. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17287935 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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There have been few reports of dermatomyositis causing ascites. Here we report a case of a 63-year-old man complaining of general fatigue and gastromegaly. Abdominal examination revealed distension without tenderness. Serum myogenic enzyme was elevated. Electromyographic investigation indicated low amplitude signs, which were compatible with muscle disorder. Abdominal paracentesis on the fifth day yielded 2,500 ml clear, serous fluid. The specific gravity was 1.026 (range 1.005-1.015), with a positive Rivalta reaction, 3.4 g/dl total protein, and 1.59 g/dl albumin, suggesting exudate. Excluding the other causes of exudative ascites, we considered that the ascites was caused by dermatomyositis. |
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Authors:
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Seisuke Ota; Akinori Kasahara; Taku Yamada; Mitsune Tanimoto |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2007-02-08 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Rheumatology international Volume: 27 ISSN: 0172-8172 ISO Abbreviation: Rheumatol. Int. Publication Date: 2007 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-06-12 Completed Date: 2008-04-04 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8206885 Medline TA: Rheumatol Int Country: Germany |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 877-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Internal Medicine, The Himeji St. Mary's Hospital, Himeji, Japan. seisukeota@mail.goo.ne.jp |
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Ascites
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diagnosis,
etiology*,
physiopathology* Biological Markers / analysis Dermatomyositis / complications*, diagnosis, physiopathology* Diagnosis, Differential Electromyography Fatigue / etiology Humans Japan Male Middle Aged Muscle, Skeletal / physiopathology Paracentesis Stomach / physiopathology |
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