Dermatomyositis as a Paraneoplastic Syndrome in Cases of Aggressive Cervical Cancer

Dermatomyositis is an inflammatory myopathy characterized by proximal muscle weakness with concurrent cutaneous manifestations. Diagnosis is often made by the clinical presentation in conjunction with elevated muscle enzymes, serology, electromyogram findings, and muscle biopsy. Dermatomyositis is frequently complicated due to its known correlation with underlying malignancy, even if not diagnosed at the time of presentation. Timely treatment and screening strategies can help to improve patient outcomes and both quality and quantity of life. In this study, we describe a female diagnosed with dermatomyositis who unfortunately had rapid progression and development of invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix.