CLINICALLY AMYOPATHIC DERMATOMYOSITIS

Meenakshi Patial*

ABSTRACT

Clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis (CADM) is a unique subgroup of dermatomyositis, with typical skin manifestations of dermatomyositis but little or no evidence of myositis. The case discussed presented in the OPD with heliotrope rash, gottron papules, periungual hemorrhages on dermoscopy with positive ANA with no evidence of muscle involvement and was managed by hydroxychloroquine and topical corticosteroids.

Keywords: CADM, Dermatomyositis.