Dermatomyositis resistant to therapy: Demonstration of a clinical case.

Abstract

Dermatomyositis is an autoimmune disease characterized by damage to proximal symmetrical muscle groups, skin in the form of erythema, as well as other systems. With timely diagnosis, dermatomyositis responds well to therapy with high doses of glucocorticosteroids. However, serious complications may develop during the course of the disease, for example, aspiration pneumonia, which significantly affect the patient's management tactics and the course of the disease. This article presents a clinical case of aspiration pneumonia on the background of dermatomyositis, which significantly limited the arsenal of therapy used.