Morphoea with Myositis: A Rare Association. (20th October 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sommerlad, Mary; Bull, Richard; Gorman, Claire
• Other Names: Alarcon G. S. Academic Editor.; Alpert D. R. Academic Editor.; Krause L. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in rheumatology. Volume 2011(2011)
• Publication Date: 2011-10-20
• Subjects: Rheumatology -- Periodicals; Rheumatology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Rheumatic Diseases; Connective Tissue Diseases; Rheumatology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.723
• DOI: 10.1155/2011/134705
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6889

Abstract

Abstract : In this case, we describe an unusual presentation of a young woman with a rash typical of morphoea (confirmed on biopsy), who went on to develop myositis in an atypical distribution. Although the association of myositis with diffuse systemic sclerosis is well described, the link with localised scleroderma (morphoea) and myositis has not been described.