Gottron symbol L53.9
Synonym(s)
Gottron's sign
Definition
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Pathognomonic dermatosis for dermatomyositis.
Occurrence/Epidemiology
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Occurs in about 60% of patients with dermatomyositis.
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Localization
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Elbows, knees, medial malleoli.
Clinic
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Symmetrical, non or only slightly scaly, bluish to livid erythema or plaques, occasionally in atrophic environment in patients with existing dermatomyositis. In addition, oedema may occur in the affected localities. The disease often occurs together with Gottron papules.
Therapy
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Treatment of the underlying disease. S.u. Dermatomyositis.
Literature
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- 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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