Dermatomyositis
| Dermatomyositis | |
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| Term | Dermatomyositis |
| Short definition | Dermatomyositis - (pronounced) (THE-muh-toh-MY-oh-SY-tis) disease that causes inflammation of the skin and muscles. Signs and symptoms include a red or bluish-purple blotchy rash on the face, eyelids, ankles, elbows, knees, toes, chest, or back. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Dermatomyositis - (pronounced) (THE-muh-toh-MY-oh-SY-tis) disease that causes inflammation of the skin and muscles. Signs and symptoms include a red or bluish-purple blotchy rash on the face, eyelids, ankles, elbows, knees, toes, chest, or back. The rash can cause swelling, itching, and pain. Dermatomyositis can also cause muscle weakness in the upper body, hips, and thighs; Difficulties swallowing; difficulty breathing; and calcium deposits that look like hard bumps under the skin or in the muscle. People with dermatomyositis may have an increased risk of certain heart, lung, or connective tissue diseases and certain types of cancer, including cancer of the cervix, lung, pancreas, breast, ovaries, and gastrointestinal tract. Dermatomyositis can occur in both children and adults
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