An 11-year Review of Dermatomyositis in Asian Patients

作者:Liu Wen Chun; Ho Madeline; Koh Woon Puay; Tan Audrey W H; Ng Patricia P L; Chua Sze Hon; Tan Suat Hoon; Tang Mark B Y*
来源:Annals Academy of Medicine Singapore, 2010, 39(11): 843-847.

摘要

Introduction: Dermatomyositis (DM) is a multisystem inflammatory disease with a strong association with malignancy. We aimed to describe a series of Asian patients with DM and identify any significant clinical factors associated with malignancy. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective review of a multi-racial cohort of 69 Asian patients diagnosed with DM over an 11-year period from 1996 to 2006. Results: Malignancy was detected in 15 out of 68 patients (22%), the most common of which was nasopharyngeal carcinoma (7 cases). Compared to the non-malignancy group, the malignancy-associated group was older and had more male patients. There were no statistically significant clinical, serological or laboratory factors associated with a higher risk of malignancy. Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of ongoing malignancy screening especially for nasopharyngeal carcinoma in Asian patients with DM.

  • 出版日期2010-11