The strange association of Dermatomyositis-Polymyositis (DM-PM) and cancer has been known for many years. We present the case of a 57-year-old woman with polymyositis refractory to steroid therapy, in whom extensive investigation finally revealed a squamous cell carcinoma of the vagina. The clinical course of myositis paralleled the course of vaginal cancer, with complete resolution of symptoms after radiotherapy for the malignancy.
Polymyositis and vaginal carcinoma
CORMIO, Gennaro;LOVERRO, Giuseppe;
1993-01-01
Abstract
The strange association of Dermatomyositis-Polymyositis (DM-PM) and cancer has been known for many years. We present the case of a 57-year-old woman with polymyositis refractory to steroid therapy, in whom extensive investigation finally revealed a squamous cell carcinoma of the vagina. The clinical course of myositis paralleled the course of vaginal cancer, with complete resolution of symptoms after radiotherapy for the malignancy.File in questo prodotto:
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