Primary hypothyroidism associated with polymyositis-like syndrome:four cases report and review of literature / 中华风湿病学杂志
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology
;
(12): 819-821, 2008.
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en Chino
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ABSTRACT
Objective To understand the pathogenesis of primary hypothyroidism associated with polymyositis-like syndrome.Method Four cases were presented and the clinical characteristics were analyzed.Results All of the four patients were male.Complaints of weakness primarily affecting proximal muscles and elevation of muscle enzymes were presented.Primary hypothyroidism was diagnosed after clinical examination.Complaints of weakness and the elevated muscle enzymes were all improved after the substitution of thyroxine.Conclusion Hypothyroidism could cause polymyositis-like syndrome,and thyroid function should be screened when elevation of muscle enzymes is presented.
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Chino
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Chinese Journal of Rheumatology
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2008
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