Dermatomyositis and musculoskeletal tuberculosis: Double trouble!-Case series.

Patients with dermatomyositis (DM) are at an elevated risk of developing active tuberculosis (TB), particularly male patients and individuals on immunosuppressive therapy. We present three cases of dermatomyositis complicated by tuberculous pyomyositis during the initial presentation, each with a distinct clinical presentation, highlighting the challenges encountered in both diagnosis and treatment. A heightened level of suspicion, along with additional and repeated diagnostic testing, is crucial for diagnosing ETPB and also identifying and treating any possible secondary infections.