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J. Lowry Miller, M.D.; Timothy J. Riordan, M.D.

AMA Arch Derm Syphilol. 1954;70(6):833-840.

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Thibierge-Weissenbach Syndrome? Presented by DR. O. CANIZARES and DR. H. SHATIN (by invitation)

Patient: J. A. G. Sex: Male. Race: Negro. Age: 34.

Duration: Seven years.

Location: Generalized.

Description: Most of the skin surface, particularly that of the face, neck, and chest, shows patchy hyperpigmentation, depigmentation, and scaling. The chest, neck, and shoulders show telangiectasia. Most of the skin shows tightness in a patchy fashion, with patchy deep-seated induration and tenderness, particularly on thighs. The skin of the forehead shows tightness. Cheeks show very little tightness if any, and the movements of jaws are not restricted. Axillary folds and elbows show hard nodular subcutaneous structures. Hard material has been expressed from the right elbow. Elbows are partially flexed, and abduction of arms is greatly restricted.

History: The process started in 1947 with pigmentary changes and general complaints of weight loss, slight fever, muscle weakness, and pain.

A diagnosis of dermatomyositis . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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