All issues > Volume 25(11); 1982

Case Report

J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1982;25(11):1175-1180. Published online November 30, 1982.

A Case of Dermatomyositis with Retinopathy.

H J Shu, S G Hong, H M Kim, J S Kim

¹Dep, of Pediatrics, Fatima Hospitalt Taegu, Korea
²Dep. of Pathology, Fatima Hospital, Taegue、Korea

Abstract

Recently we have experienced a case of dermatomyositis with retinopathy in a 10 year-old boy. Presenting symptoms were progressive weakness of four extremities, dysphonia, dysphagia and erythematous rashes on the face. Diagnosis was made of typical clinical findings with aid of laboratory date and muscle l) iopsy. Also brief review of related literatures has been done.

Keywords :Dermatomyositis, Retinopathy.