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. 1986 Sep;45(9):780–782. doi: 10.1136/ard.45.9.780

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in adult dermatomyositis.

J D Bradley
PMCID: PMC1001988  PMID: 3767467

Abstract

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum has not been reported in adult polymyositis or dermatomyositis, either in conjunction with spontaneous pneumothorax or in isolation. Spontaneous pneumothorax has been rarely reported as a complication of rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, and childhood dermatomyositis. It is associated with active, progressive pulmonary involvement and a poor prognosis. We describe an adult with dermatomyositis and spontaneous pneumomediastinum with a favourable outcome.

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