Dermatomyositis induced by penicillamine

A case of dermatomyositis is reported in a 50-year-old woman receiving D-Penicillamine therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. There was no evidence of neoplasia on full investigation. Remission of dermatomyositis occurred on withdrawal of D-Penicillamine.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Acta dermato-venereologica 1979-01, Vol.59 (6), p.543-544
Hauptverfasser:	Simpson, N B, Golding, J R
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Arthritis, Rheumatoid - drug therapy Dermatomyositis - chemically induced Female Humans Middle Aged Penicillamine - adverse effects Penicillamine - therapeutic use
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Zusammenfassung:	A case of dermatomyositis is reported in a 50-year-old woman receiving D-Penicillamine therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. There was no evidence of neoplasia on full investigation. Remission of dermatomyositis occurred on withdrawal of D-Penicillamine.
ISSN:	0001-5555 1651-2057
DOI:	10.2340/0001555559543544