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Anti-melanoma differentiation associated gene 5 (MDA 5) dermatomyositis complicated by spontaneous pneumomediastinum : a case report from South Africa

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Authors

Myburgh, Michael

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Wiley

Abstract

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a rare complication in anti–melanoma differentiation associated gene 5 (MDA 5) dermatomyositis (DM). In this case, it occurred relatively early in the course of this patient's illness before established interstitial lung disease was present; hence, it should be investigated in any anti-MDA 5 DM patient with dyspnea or chest pain.

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DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT : Data that support the findings of this case report are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

Keywords

Dermatomyositis, Spontaneous pneumomediastinum, Rheumatology, Anti–melanoma differentiation associated gene 5 (MDA 5), SDG-03: Good health and well-being, Case report, South Africa (SA)

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG-03:Good heatlh and well-being

Citation

Myburgh, M. 2024, 'Anti-melanoma differentiation associated gene 5 (MDA 5) dermatomyositis complicated by spontaneous pneumomediastinum : a case report from South Africa', Clinical Case Reports, vol. 12, no. 11, art. e9573, pp. 1-4, doi : 10.1002/ccr3.9573.