Fundus appearances in a case of acute dermatomyositis

Abstract

(1) A case of dermatomyositis with fundus complications is described. (2) The unusual feature of this case is the presence of arteriolar spasm. (3) A close similarity of the fundus lesions to those seen in systemic lupus erythematosus and scleroderma is noted. (4) The fundus changes are compared with those seen in cases previously reported.