Case report: “Fur stole and turtleneck” and “halter-back” signs: an expanded wardrobe for dermatomyositis
Jonathan D. Ho,
Andrew T. M. Burton,
Trimane McKenzie
et al.
Abstract:A diagnosis of dermatomyositis requires recognition of distinct patterns of skin disease in combination with, and sometimes without, muscle weakness. Often, a striking contrast between involved and uninvolved areas is observed. Familiar patterns include eyelid and midfacial eruptions, Gottron papules/sign, and upper back (shawl sign), central chest (V/open collar sign), and lateral thigh (holster sign) involvement. More recently, new specific antibody/phenotype-associated patterns have been reported. We descri… Show more
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