Unusual Clinical Presentation of Dermatomyositis in a Young Male: A Case Report

Dermatomyositis (DM) is a rare idiopathic inflammatory myopathy characterised by distinctive dermatological manifestations and systemic involvement. This present case report involved a 25-year-old male was presented with throat pain, progressive dysphagia, and oral ulcers following a recent tooth extraction. Examination revealed ulceroproliferative lesions in the retromolar trigone that were prone to bleeding. This case emphasised an unusual presentation of DM with oropharyngeal ulcerations and leukocytoclastic vasculitis. Prompt recognition, comprehensive evaluation, and multidisciplinary management are essential for improving patient outcomes in atypical cases.