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Rheumatology
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Myositis
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Dermatomyositis
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Malignancy
How do you manage dermatomyositis related to underlying malignancy?
Is there a role of immunosuppression or treating underlying malignancy will be enough?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
Treat underlying malignancy with urgency Steroid + IVIG is the best treatment for dermatomyositis with active malignancy.
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