학술논문

Statin‐induced autoimmune necrotizing myositis—A single‐center case series highlighting this potentially life‐threatening but treatable condition
Document Type
article
Source
Clinical Case Reports, Vol 8, Iss 12, Pp 3373-3377 (2020)
Subject
muscle weakness
myopathy
myositis
statin
statin‐induced necrotising myositis
Medicine
Medicine (General)
R5-920
Language
English
ISSN
2050-0904
Abstract
Abstract Statin‐induced autoimmune necrotizing myositis is a rare but important cause muscle weakness. Withdrawal of the statin and steroid treatment alone may be insufficient treatment for SIANM. Targeted immunosuppression may be needed and can be effective.