A Case of Atypical Polymyositis Diagnosed as Muscular Dystrophy on Muscle Biopsy.
- Author:
Yun Joon KIM
1
;
Tae Young CHO
;
Il Nam SUNWOO
;
Tae Seung KIM
;
Sang Ahm LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Yoensei University.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Biopsy*;
Diagnosis;
Methotrexate;
Muscular Diseases;
Muscular Dystrophies*;
Polymyositis*;
Prednisolone
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
1992;10(4):566-569
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Though the polymyositis, one of the common adult-onset myopathy, is treatable, the diverse clinical manifestation and course sometimes lead the clinician to incorrect diagnosis. Here we report a case of polymyositis, presented with atypical features and diagnosed as muscular dystrophy on muscle biopsy previously, but showed marked clinical improvement after combined treatment with prednisolone and methotrexate.
