Statin‐induced autoimmune necrotizing myositis—A single‐center case series highlighting this potentially life‐threatening but treatable condition

Clinical Case Reports

Ute Pohl¹  Nick Barkham²  Francesco Manfredonia²  Margaret Timmons²  Muhamad Jasim²  Hem Sapkota² 

[1] Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Birmingham UK;Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS TrustNew Cross Hospital Wolverhampton UK;

关键词: muscle weakness;    myopathy;    myositis;    statin;    statin‐induced necrotising myositis;   

DOI  :  10.1002/ccr3.3350

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Statin‐induced autoimmune necrotizing myositis is a rare but important cause muscle weakness. Withdrawal of the statin and steroid treatment alone may be insufficient treatment for SIANM. Targeted immunosuppression may be needed and can be effective.

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