Inverse Gottron's papules: an unusual cutaneous manifestation of juvenile dermatomyositis. Pediatr Dermatol 2012;29(5):641-4
Date
01/04/2012Pubmed ID
22211376DOI
10.1111/j.1525-1470.2011.01585.xScopus ID
2-s2.0-84866378073 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 22 CitationsAbstract
Dermatomyositis is an autoimmune inflammatory myopathy characterized by unique cutaneous features. Gottron's papules are pathognomonic, lichenoid papules that can be found overlying the joints of the dorsal hand. Papules on the palms of the hand are less commonly seen, especially in the pediatric age group. Recognition of these inverse Gottron's papules as a sign of dermatomyositis is important as they may be the only cutaneous feature and may be a clue of underlying interstitial lung disease.
Author List
Quinter SD, Chiu YE, Lyon VB, Holland KE, Ruggeri SY, Drolet BAAuthors
Yvonne E. Chiu MD Vice Chair, Professor in the Dermatology department at Medical College of WisconsinKristen E. Holland MD Associate Professor in the Dermatology department at Medical College of Wisconsin
MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Adrenal Cortex HormonesAndrostadienes
Child
Child, Preschool
Dermatomyositis
Female
Fluticasone
Humans
Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
Immunosuppressive Agents
Lung Diseases, Interstitial
Male
Methotrexate
Mycophenolic Acid
Prednisone
Treatment Outcome
