Dysphagia secondary to dermatomyositis treated successfully with intravenous immunoglobulin: a case report
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A 46 year old woman presented with a one month history of rash and mylagia. The history, clinical findings and blood tests all supported a diagnosis of dermatomyositis. The patient later developed dysphagia and was successfully treated with intravenous immunoglobulin. Investigations and treatment of dysphagia in the context of dermatomyositis are discussed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- International Archives of Medicine
دوره 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008