Presentation
Erythematous purple-red rash of eyelids, trunk and hands. Painless, symmetric, proximal muscle weakness.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
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Numerous soft tissue calcifications.
Case Discussion
Sheet-like calcifications seen in patients with dermatomyositis is called calcinosis universalis because of its widespread distribution.
Dermatomyositis is a type of autoimmune inflammatory myositis.