A case of chronic sarcoid myopathy with IBM like distal muscle involvement

Sarcoidosis is a multisystemic inflammatory granulomatous disease of unknown etiology that involves nearly any organ system, including muscle. Asymptomatic involvement of muscle occurs frequently in sarcoidosis but symptomatic sarcoid myopathy is an extremely rare condition. Herein we report a case of chronic sarcoid myopathy presenting with proximal and distal muscle involvement mimicking IBM. A 56-year-old woman complaining of muscle weakness was admitted to our hospital with suspected inclusion body myositis.
Source: Neuromuscular Disorders - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research