Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
Ecra Elidjé Joseph
Training and Research unit of Medical Sciences, University of Felix Houphouët Boigny,
Abidjan
Kosovo
Research Article
Dermatomyositis: A Retrospective Study of Sixteen Cases
Author(s): Gbéry Ildevert Patrice, Ecra Elidjé Joseph, Kassi Komenan Ahogo Kouadio, Celestin, Kouassi Kouamé Alexandre, Kouassi Yao Isidore, Sangaré Abdoulaye and Yoboué Yao PaulineGbéry Ildevert Patrice, Ecra Elidjé Joseph, Kassi Komenan Ahogo Kouadio, Celestin, Kouassi Kouamé Alexandre, Kouassi Yao Isidore, Sangaré Abdoulaye and Yoboué Yao Pauline
Introduction: Dermatomyositis is an inflammatory multisystemic disease characterized by muscle weakness with a characteristic and pathognomonic cutaneous eruption. Our purpose was to describe the common cutaneous, extra-cutaneous features and course of dermatomyositis in our institution.
Method: In this retrospective study we reviewed the medical data of dermatomyositis registered cases in dermatology department at Treichville teaching hospital in Côte d'ivoire from 2004 to 2013. Diagnosis was assessed for each case using the Bohan and Peter criteria for dermatomyositis.
Result: Sixteen cases which fulfilled at least three out of four of the Bohan and Peter criteria for dermatomyositis were analysed. Prevalence was 15.3 for 10000 consulting patients. The delay to establish the diagnosis after the onset of the d.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9554.1000321