Resistant dermatomyositis as a manifestation of post COVID-19 infection: A case report

Authors

  • Hugo D Wiradarma Sam Ratulangi University
  • Herlyani Khosama
  • Arthur H.P. Mawuntu
  • Seilly Y. Jehosua
  • Aryani Adji
  • Meilani Feronika Durry
  • Luh Ari Indrawati

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54029/2023jsy

Keywords:

dermatomyositis, covid-19, autoimmune

Abstract

Many autoimmune diseases were reported as a sequel of SARS CoV-2 infection. We report here a 51-year-old female who presented with myalgia, progressive quadriparesis, and skin rash 2 weeks after COVID-19 infection. She improved with high-dose methylprednisolone. She was given oral methotrexate and mycophenolic acid during follow up. However, her condition deteriorated until she passed away half a year after the initial illness. This case showed that dermatomyositis can be associated with COVID-19 infection.

Published

2023-07-01

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 2 (2023)

Section

Case Report