Sodium thiosulfate for the treatment of calcinosis secondary to juvenile dermatomyositis

Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2014 May-Jun;32(3):408-9. Epub 2013 Nov 14.

Abstract

We report the successful use of sodium thiosulfate in a patient with juvenile dermatomyositis complicated by ulcerative skin disease and progressive calcinosis. This therapy may have a role in improving calcinosis, even if more studies are necessary to determine the safety and efficacy of this treatment in juvenile dermatomyositis-related calcinosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antioxidants / therapeutic use
  • Calcinosis / drug therapy*
  • Calcinosis / etiology*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Dermatomyositis / complications*
  • Dermatomyositis / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Thiosulfates / therapeutic use*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antioxidants
  • Thiosulfates
  • sodium thiosulfate

Supplementary concepts

  • Amyopathic dermatomyositis