Am J Clin Dermatol
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An association between dermatomyositis (DM) and cancer has been reported since 1916; however, estimates of the associated risk vary widely. For cost-effectiveness reasons it might be important to elucidate the degree of overall cancer risk in DM. ⋯ Compared with the general population, DM patients are at a significantly increased risk for developing cancer. Understanding the magnitude of this risk is highly relevant toward assisting healthcare providers in clinical decision making, such as screening DM patients for cancer.