Case Report: Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in a patient with MDA5-positive dermatomyositis and severe pulmonary fibrosis
This case emphasizes the complexity of managing anti-MDA5-positive DM with severe pulmonary complications. Early recognition, a multidisciplinary approach, and personalized treatment are crucial to improving outcomes.
Authors
- Andrea Lo Monaco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1455-0818)
- C R Braga
- Beatrice Maranini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7313-3520)
- Gioacchino Schifino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0308-5698)
- M. Govoni
- Aldo Carnevale
- M C Rizzo
- M. Raschellà
Institutions
- University of Ferrara (IT)
- Arcispedale Sant'Anna (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2025-10-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1646791
- Primary Topic
- Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00