Dermatomyositis in association with transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder

Authors
Mallon, E Osborne, G Dinneen, M Lane, RJM Glaser, M Bunker, CB
Citation
E. Mallon et al., Dermatomyositis in association with transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder, CLIN EXP D, 24(2), 1999, pp. 94-96
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Dermatology
Journal title
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY
ISSN journal
03076938 → ACNP
Volume
24
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
94 - 96
Database
ISI
SICI code
0307-6938(199903)24:2<94:DIAWTC>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
We report a case of dermatomyositis occurring in association with transitio nal cell carcinoma of the bladder. The case illustrates the importance of a thorough search for neoplasms in elderly patients with dermatomyositis and is a reminder that bladder cancer may be a rare cause of dermatomyositis. The case also shows that successful treatment of an underlying tumour may l ead to resolution of paraneoplastic dermatomyositis, and relapse of cutaneo us and muscle symptoms and signs may indicate recurrence of tumour.