NXP-2 Positive Dermatomyositis: A Unique Clinical Presentation

Dermatomyositis (DM), a myopathy associated with inflammation and muscle weakness, has historically been difficult to diagnose. Recently, nuclear matrix protein (NXP-2) antibodies have been described as a myositis-specific antibody that may aid in the diagnostic evaluation. We present the case of a...

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Main Authors: Zeeshan Butt, Leeza Patel, Manash K. Das, Christopher A. Mecoli, Alim Ramji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Rheumatology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/4817275