Abstract
A patient is described in whom a neuromyopathy developed during a long chloroquine treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The presence of a granular deposition within the muscle fibers was observed and led to discontinuation of the drug and to a gradual recovery of muscle strength. The difficult differential diagnosis with polymyositis, steroid-induced myopathy and SLE myositis is discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 203-205 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Dermatology |
Volume | 171 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1985 |
Keywords
- Chloroquine
- Electromyography
- Myopathy
- SLE
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology