K Nakanishi1, H Cualing, N Husseinzadeh. 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Ohio 45267-0526, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Among gynecologic malignancies, the coexistence of ovarian cancer and dermatomyositis is most frequent. CASE: A 75-year-old woman presented with dermatomyositis, and a search for underlying malignancy found an otherwise asymptomatic ovarian carcinoma with para-aortic lymph node metastases. After resection and chemotherapy, the muscle weakness and skin lesions relating to dermatomyositis began to improve. CONCLUSION: Dermatomyositis can be the only presenting symptom of ovarian cancer, so an evaluation for suspected underlying malignancy should be done.
BACKGROUND: Among gynecologic malignancies, the coexistence of ovarian cancer and dermatomyositis is most frequent. CASE: A 75-year-old woman presented with dermatomyositis, and a search for underlying malignancy found an otherwise asymptomatic ovarian carcinoma with para-aortic lymph node metastases. After resection and chemotherapy, the muscle weakness and skin lesions relating to dermatomyositis began to improve. CONCLUSION:Dermatomyositis can be the only presenting symptom of ovarian cancer, so an evaluation for suspected underlying malignancy should be done.