Synonym(s)
Gottron's papules
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
For dermatomyositis pathognomonic papular dermatosis.
LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.
Mainly occurring above the interphalangeal joints of the hand and the sides of the fingers, less frequently on the elbows, knees and ankles.
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Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Flat, raised, reddish or livid papules and plaques of various sizes in patients with dermatomyositis. The disease often occurs together with the Gottron's sign.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Treatment of the underlying disease. S.u. Dermatomyositis.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Parodi A et al (2002) Dermatomyositis in 132 patients with different clinical subtypes: cutaneous signs, constitutional symptoms and circulating antibodies. Acta Derm Venereol 82: 48-51
- Yoshida K et al (2005) Gottron-like papules induced by hydroxyurea. Clin Exp Dermatol 30: 191-192
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