Journal of Pediatrics 2001-Jun
Juvenile dermatomyositis presenting with anasarca: A possible indicator of severe disease activity.
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Juvenile dermatomyositis is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the muscle, skin, and other organs. Although localized edema is a common feature of juvenile dermatomyositis, generalized edema has been reported infrequently. We describe a patient with juvenile dermatomyositis presenting with anasarca and note that generalized edema has been associated with severe disease activity.