Synonym(s)
Gottron's sign
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Pathognomonic dermatosis for dermatomyositis.
Occurrence/EpidemiologyThis section has been translated automatically.
Occurs in about 60% of patients with dermatomyositis.
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LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.
Elbows, knees, medial malleoli.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
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.
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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