Vasculitic Ulcers in a Young Female with Dermatomyositis: An Unusual Case

[摘要] Background: Vasculitic ulcers are one of the rarer cutaneous manifestations of dermatomyositis. They are considered to be a predictor of underlying malignancy. Case Report: We describe a case of extensive cutaneous vasculitic ulcers in a young female patient of dermatomyositis without a background of systemic connective tissue disorder or malignancy. Therapy with steroids and methotrexate resulted in swift remission in the patient. Conclusion: Cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis in a patient of dermatomyositis shows good response to steroids complemented by steroid sparing agents. 

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