A Case of Dermatomyositis with Great Improvement after the Resection of Gastric Carcinoma

Although the cause and etiological mechanisms of dermatomyositis remain unknown, an association of dermatomyositis with internal malignant tumors has been discussed. A 67-year-old man was seen in our clinic with muscle weakness and erythema discussed. A 67-years-old man was seen in our clinic with muscle weakness and erythema and was diagnosed as dermatomyositis. He was then found suffering from gastric carcinoma. Undergone the resection of gastric cancer, the showed a considerable improvement in his clinical features of dermatomyositis without steroid administration. We describe the case referring to the recent literature.

Dermatomyositis associated with malignancy

Resection of gastric cancer

Treatment without steroid