Microrchidia (MORC) proteins comprise a family of proteins that have been identified in
prokaryotes and eukaryotes. They are defined by two hallmark domains: a GHKL-type …

Importance Reports on dermatomyositis (DM) sine dermatitis (DMSD) are scarce, and the
concept of the disease has not been widely accepted. Objective To confirm the existence of …

Background and purpose Dermatomyositis (DM) with anti‐nuclear matrix protein‐2 (NXP‐2)
antibodies usually shows multifocal ischaemic lesions in muscle. Here, we aimed to …

Figure 1:(a) The Heliotrope sign on the bilateral upper eyelids was not obvious in the
patient.(b) Erythematous to violaceous patches with confluence on the neck.(c) Gottron's …

Dermatomyositis (DM) and its variant, clinically amyopathic DM, are widely recognized
entities. DM sine dermatitis, a variant without skin involvement, is less widely reported. DM …

A 43‑year‑old male without any co‑morbidity presented with acute onset and progressive
weakness of bilateral upper and lower limbs. Two weeks before presentation to us, he had …

Introduction Paraneoplastic syndromes are frequent in patients with renal cell carcinoma.
Dermatomyositis is an idiopathic inflammatory myopathy that may be associated with …

Discussion AntiNXP2 antibodies are associated with dermatomyositis and, less commonly,
with polymyositis. 1, 2 Symptom duration ranges from 2-23 months and fever, myalgia and …