A case of juvenile dermatomyositis responding to methotrexate and steroid

Authors

  • Prastiya Indra Gunawan Pediatric Neurology, Department Of Pediatrics, Airlangga University, College of Medicine Dr Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya
  • Darto Saharso Pediatric Neurology, Department Of Pediatrics, Airlangga University, College of Medicine Dr Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya

Keywords:

juvenile dermatomyositis, steroid, methotrexate

Abstract

A 4-year-old patient presented with skin rash and muscle weakness. She was diagnosed with juvenile dermatomyositis based on Bohan and Peter criteria as well as laboratory testing. She received steroid and combined with methotrexate. The treatment resulted in a good response.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.17(4) 2018 p.675-677

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2018-09-19

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A case of juvenile dermatomyositis responding to methotrexate and steroid. (2018). Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 17(4), 675-677. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v17i4.38336

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Vol. 17 No. 4 (2018)

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Case Reports

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A case of juvenile dermatomyositis responding to methotrexate and steroid. (2018). Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 17(4), 675-677. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v17i4.38336