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KMID : 0388220070140040401
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Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
2007 Volume.14 No. 4 p.401 ~ p.406
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Rapidly Progressive Interstitial Lung Disease Associated with Dermatomyositis; A Case Report
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Yoon Jae-Young
Park Ju-Yee
Min Sun-Yang
Hong Sung-Guon
Kang Hyo-Jong
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Abstract
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A previously healthy 44-year-old woman who was diagnosed as having dermatomyositis suddenly developed severe dyspnea while being in the state of improved condition of muscle weakness. Interstitial lung disease was found on high resolution computed tomography (HRCT). In spite of the treatment with the immune-modulating agent (high dose steroid, cyclophosphamide, immunoglubulin and cyclosporine), her condition deteriorated further and rapidly, leading to death. More intensive agent such as FK506 would be necessary in those cases of dermatomyositis-related interstitial lung disease that have poor prognostic factors.
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KEYWORD
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Interstitial lung disease, Dermatomyositis
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