Extensive Calcinosis in an Adult Nigerian Woman with Dermatomyositis

Abstract

Objectives: Extensive calcinosis in a patient with dermatomyositis is a rare clinical presentation in adults. The aim of this report is to present the clinical and radiographic features of a 25-year-old woman with dermatomyositis and extensive calcinosis. Case Presentation: A 25-year-old woman with extensive calcinosis on background dermatomyositis is described. Results:The clinical and radiographic features of the patient were consistent with dermatomyositis complicated by extensive calcinosis in an adult. Conclusion: Dermatomyositis with extensive calcinosis is a rare clinical presentation in adults. LEARNING POINTS• Dermatomyositis (DM) is uncommonly reported in black Africans.• Calcinosis, although frequently seen in children, is not common in adults with DM.