Dermatomyositis Sine Myositis with Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis. (13th August 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Owlia, Mohammad Bagher; Hemayati, Roya; Taghipour Zahir, Shokouh; Moeini Nodeh, Mohammad
• Other Names: Alexanderson H. Academic Editor.; Littlejohn G. O. Academic Editor.; Nossent J. C. Academic Editor.; Salazar-Paramo M. Academic Editor.; Zoli A. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in rheumatology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-08-13
• Subjects: Rheumatology -- Periodicals; Rheumatology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Rheumatic Diseases; Connective Tissue Diseases; Rheumatology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.723
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/751683
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6889

Abstract

Abstract : Dermatomyositis (DM) is an autoimmune disease that is characterized by involvement of proximal musculature and skin. We report a 52-year-old woman with a 6-year history of dermatomyositis sine myositis, who developed lower extremity edema and proteinuria. Pathological examination of renal biopsy showed membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis. She received steroid, cyclophosphamide, and mycophenolate mofetil. Over the 9 to 10 months after the beginning of treatment, the proteinuria was improved.