Hypothyroidism simulating polymyositis

C. Salvarani; N. Marcello; P. Macchioni; D. Guidetti; F. Rossi; I. Iori; R. Baricchi; L. Ghirelli; I. Portioli

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Hypothyroidism simulating polymyositis

C. Salvarani, N. Marcello, P. Macchioni, D. Guidetti, F. Rossi, I. Iori, R. Baricchi, L. Ghirelli, I. Portioli

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Abstract

Musculoskeletal symptoms may predominate and may be the presenting feature of hypothyroidism. Hochberg et al. (1) reported on 2 hypothyroid patients with a muscular syndrome presenting clinical and laboratory features indistinguishable from polymyositis. We also have observed 2 patients in whom muscle weakness and tenderness combined with marked elevation of serum muscle enzymes led us to a misdiagnosis of polymyositis.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	147-149
Number of pages	3
Journal	Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology
Volume	17
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3109/03009748809098775
Publication status	Published - 1988

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Immunology
Immunology and Allergy

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