Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Polymyositis
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MRI (sagittal STIR) of the cervical spine demonstrates diffuse hyperintensity of the paravertebral muscles.
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Case Discussion
Polymyositis is a rare autoimmune and sometimes paraneoplastic inflammatory myositis.
The term “polymyositis” is applied when the condition spares the skin, and “dermatomyositis,” when polymyositis is associated with a characteristic skin rash.
Polymyositis typically has a symmetric distribution, initially involving the proximal lower limb girdle and progressing to involve the proximal upper limb girdle, neck flexors, and pharyngeal muscles1.
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