We report the case of a 36-year-old woman who was referred to our hospital with a 10-week history of intractable gingivitis. Gingival telangiectases may represent the sign of dermatomyositis. Early identification is essential for diagnosis and immediate treatment.
Keywords: dermatomyositis; gingivitis; oral lesion; periungual erythema.
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