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Hyaline inclusion myopathy: Unmasked by statin therapy
Author(s) -
SupalaBerger Agnes,
Fine Edward,
Heffner Reid,
YoungMcLain Eufrosina
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
muscle and nerve
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.025
H-Index - 145
eISSN - 1097-4598
pISSN - 0148-639X
DOI - 10.1002/mus.21079
Subject(s) - medicine , muscle biopsy , myopathy , context (archaeology) , discontinuation , hyaline , electromyography , weakness , statin , biopsy , pathology , surgery , physical medicine and rehabilitation , paleontology , biology
We report a case of a patient with history of alcohol abuse, treatment for hepatitis C and repeated strenuous physical activity who developed severe muscle pain and weakness during statin therapy. The symptoms persisted after discontinuation of the drug. The diagnosis of myopathy was made clinically and by electromyography. As his symptoms persisted a muscle biopsy was performed which showed inclusions consistent with hyaline inclusions. Hyaline inclusion myopathy is discussed in the context of this case with review of the literature. Muscle Nerve, 2009