Statin-induced necrotizing autoimmune myopathy : An uncommon complication of a commonly used medication
A well-known side effect of statin therapy is myopathy. We report a case of statin induced necrotizing autoimmune myopathy, a rare variant of statin-induced myopathy. A 64-year-old gentleman on atorvastatin presented with muscle weakness. Initial laboratory results showed elevated liver function tes...
| Veröffentlicht in: | Journal of the Saudi Heart Association. - 1999. - 31(2019), 4 vom: 13. Okt., Seite 269-272 |
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| Sprache: | English |
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2019
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| Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk: | Journal of the Saudi Heart Association |
| Schlagworte: | Case Reports Journal Article Autoimmune myopathy Myopathy Statins |
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