Abstract
Seven young adults, six of whom were male, all suffering from dermatomyositis unassociated with malignancy are described. These patients were not adequately controlled with high doses of corticosteroids but all responded when immunosuppressive therapy was also given.
MeSH terms
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
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Adult
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Cyclophosphamide / therapeutic use
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Dermatomyositis / complications
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Dermatomyositis / diagnosis
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Dermatomyositis / drug therapy*
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Dermatomyositis / etiology
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Female
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Humans
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Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use*
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Male
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Methotrexate / therapeutic use
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Neoplasms / complications
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Prognosis
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Time Factors
Substances
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones
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Immunosuppressive Agents
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Cyclophosphamide
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Methotrexate