Scleromyxedema with subclinical myositis.

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2004-01-24
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A 49-year-old farmer presented with papules on the face, arms, chest and back associated with sclerosis. Histopathology and PAS stain confirmed the clinical diagnosis of scleromyxedema. He also had elevated CPK levels due to myopathy. Screening for internal malignancy was negative.
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Prasad PV, Joseph JM, Kaviarasan PK, Viswanathan P. Scleromyxedema with subclinical myositis. Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology. 2004 Jan-Feb; 70(1): 36-8