A diagnostic challenge: misdiagnosing Blau syndrome as juvenile dermatomyositis in a pediatric patient
Soud M.S. Deek,
Abdalhakim R.M. Shubietah,
Yazid Atatri
et al.
Abstract:Introduction:
Blau syndrome (BS) and juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) are distinct conditions with different pathophysiological mechanisms. Accurate diagnosis of BS can be challenging due to overlapping clinical features with other inflammatory conditions. This case is being reported to highlight a pediatric case initially diagnosed with JDM, and subsequently found to have BS through genetic testing.
Case Presentation:
We present the case of a 4-year-old … Show more
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