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Generalized edema as presenting feature of anti-NXP2 positive Juvenile dermatomyositis: A case report and review of literature
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  • Mahdi Adouania,
  • Thouraya Ben Younes,
  • Zouhour Miladi,
  • Hedia Klaa,
  • Hanene Benrhouma,
  • Aida Rouissi,
  • Ichraf Kraoua,
  • Malika Ben Ahmed,
  • Ilhem Ben Youssef-Turki
Mahdi Adouania
National Institute of Neurology Mongi-Ben Hamida

Corresponding Author:mahdi.adouania@gmail.com

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Thouraya Ben Younes
National Institute of Neurology Mongi-Ben Hamida
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Zouhour Miladi
National Institute of Neurology Mongi-Ben Hamida
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Hedia Klaa
National Institute of Neurology Mongi-Ben Hamida
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Hanene Benrhouma
National Institute of Neurology Mongi-Ben Hamida
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Aida Rouissi
National Institute of Neurology Mongi-Ben Hamida
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Ichraf Kraoua
National Institute of Neurology Mongi-Ben Hamida
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Malika Ben Ahmed
Institute Pasteur of Tunisia
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Ilhem Ben Youssef-Turki
National Institute of Neurology Mongi-Ben Hamida
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Abstract

Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a rare childhood inflammatory disease.Clinical manifestations include muscle weakness and skin rashes.However, generalized edema is uncommon in JDM.Treatment is based on prolonged immunosuppressive therapy.Only few case reports of edematous JDM has been described.Here we aim to describe a case of edematous JDM with review of literature