It presents as unilateral sudden pain and swelling of a muscle, usually of the thigh. CK levels are normal. Deep vein thrombosis should be excluded first by ultrasound.

Jan 15, 2020 · Weakness is the predominant feature of primary muscle disorders, or myositides. Some of these disorders, such as dermatomyositis, polymyositis, and necrotizing myositis, …

Proximal myopathy presents as generalized muscle weakness commonly involving the muscles of upper and/or lower limbs. Toxins, long-term use of statins, corticosteroids, alcohol, SGLT2 …

Myopathy is a general term that refers to diseases that affect the muscles that connect to your bones (skeletal muscles). Myopathies may be passed on in families (inherited) or they may …

We present an unusual case of focal myositis with ankle contracture, involving more than two muscles. A 26-year-old man visited our clinic complaining of right ankle contracture and leg …

Myopathies are a heterogeneous group of disorders primarily affecting the skeletal muscle structure, metabolism or channel function. They usually present with muscle weakness …

Inclusion body myositis (IBM) is a degenerative muscle disease that causes gradual and painless weakening of your muscles. Symptoms usually appear after the age of 50. You might notice …

Apr 14, 2021 · The idiopathic inflammatory myopathies are characterized by inflammatory and degenerative changes in the muscles (eg, polymyositis, immune-mediated necrotizing …

Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies are a group of autoimmune diseases that cause inflammation and weakness in the muscles and can also affect the skin and other organs. "Idiopathic" …

Oct 31, 2024 · This overview is intended to guide the approach to the evaluation and diagnosis of patients who are suspected to have weakness from a muscle disorder (myopathy). …