Proximal limb weakness and amyotrophy in a man with silicosis.
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DOI: 10.1590/0004-282x20170175
Abstract: A 55-year-old man presented with four-year history of progressive muscle wasting and weakness. His medical history disclosed advanced stage silicosis. The examination revealed flaccid quadriparesis with proximal amyotrophy. Serum creatine-kinase levels and screening for metabolic… read more here.
Keywords: limb weakness; silicosis; proximal limb; man ... See more keywords