J Korean Neurol Assoc.
1992 Dec;10(4):566-569.
A Case of Atypical Polymyositis Diagnosed as Muscular Dystrophy on Muscle Biopsy
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Yoensei University.
- 2Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Yoensei University.
- 3Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Ulsan University, Asan Medcial Center.
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.
