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Inclusion body myositis is a rare sporadic inflammatory‐degenerative myopathy of the elderly. Despite being the commonest type of acquired myopathy after the age of 50, misdiagnosis is extremely common. The… Click to show full abstract
Inclusion body myositis is a rare sporadic inflammatory‐degenerative myopathy of the elderly. Despite being the commonest type of acquired myopathy after the age of 50, misdiagnosis is extremely common. The most frequent hurdle in identifying new cases is the wrong diagnosis of polymyositis or motor neuron disease. Novel insights into pathogenic mechanisms have heralded the quest for newer therapeutics as well as drug repurposing in this otherwise progressive disorder.
Keywords:
rheumatology;
inclusion body;
body myositis
Journal Title: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases
Year Published: 2020
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Journal Title: International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases
Year Published: 2020
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