Statin-induced myopathy in a patient with previous poliomyelitis.
Am J Phys Med Rehabil
; 92(11): 1031-4, 2013 Nov.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23370588
ABSTRACT
This report describes a patient with a history of poliomyelitis who developed new, progressive symptoms of muscle fatigue and weakness, suggestive of postpoliomyelitis syndrome. However, comprehensive investigations led to the diagnosis of statin-induced myopathy as the cause of the patient's symptoms. This case highlights the possibility of statin-induced myopathy in patients with a history of poliomyelitis and the differential diagnosis between postpoliomyelitis syndrome and statin-induced myopathy in these patients. The possibility of statin-induced myopathy should be considered when patients with previous poliomyelitis who take statin medication develop symptoms suggestive of postpoliomyelitis syndrome.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Síndrome Pós-Poliomielite
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Pravastatina
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Inibidores de Hidroximetilglutaril-CoA Redutases
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Doenças Musculares
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Phys Med Rehabil
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA FISICA
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REABILITACAO
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Finlândia