Amyopathic Dermatomyositis Revealing Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: A Case Report and Literature Review
Amyopathic dermatomyositis (ADM) is a rare form of dermatomyositis characterized by specific cutaneous lesions without muscle involvement. It can reveal an underlying malignancy, particularly breast carcinoma. We report the case of a 48-year-old woman presenting with a skin eruption suggestive of ADM, preceding the diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer. Paraneoplastic etiology was confirmed by the presence of anti-TIF1γ antibodies. Management included corticosteroids, intravenous immunoglobulins, and neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by mastectomy, resulting in rapid improvement in cutaneous manifestations. One-year post-treatment, no recurrence has been observed. This case highlights the importance of systematic oncologic screening in ADM and the value of multidisciplinary care.
Authors
- Adil Chaouni
- Hafid Hachi
- Nezha Elbahaoui
- Hajar Kandoussi
- Marouane Oucharqui
Publication Details
- Journal
- Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-09-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.36347/sjmcr.2025.v13i09.014
- Primary Topic
- Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00