Dermatomyositis Developing in the First Trimester of Pregnancy

Anita Paritekar, Anushka Waikar

Abstract: Dermatomyositis in pregnancy is rare. Pregnancy maybe a precipitating factor at the onset or many develop during the course of dermatomyositis which could exacerbate the disease activity. In this study we report a female patient who developed skin rash over face & both arms & hands & progressive proximal muscle weakness with cramps in the legs in 12th week of pregnancy. She was diagnosed with dermatomyositis and underwent therapeutic abortion and treated with methyl prednisolone.

Keywords: Dermatomyositis, pregnancy

How to Cite?: Anita Paritekar, Anushka Waikar, "Dermatomyositis Developing in the First Trimester of Pregnancy", Volume 4 Issue 6, June 2015, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 2611-2612, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SUB155985, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SUB155985