Statin‐induced autoimmune necrotizing myositis—A single‐center case series highlighting this potentially life‐threatening but treatable condition

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. Statin‐induced autoimmune necrotizing myositis is...

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Published in:	Clinical case reports Vol. 8; no. 12; pp. 3374 - 3378
Main Authors:	Jasim, Muhamad, Sapkota, Hem, Timmons, Margaret, Manfredonia, Francesco, Pohl, Ute, Barkham, Nick
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01-12-2020 John Wiley and Sons Inc Wiley
Subjects:	Antibodies Biopsy Case Report Case Reports Diabetes Electromyography Histology Hypertension Inflammation Muscle pain Muscle strength muscle weakness myopathy myositis Patients Rheumatology statin Statins statin‐induced necrotising myositis Weaning statin statin‐induced necrotising myositis myopathy muscle weakness myositis
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Summary:	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. 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.
Bibliography:	ObjectType-Case Study-2 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 content type line 23 ObjectType-Report-1
ISSN:	2050-0904 2050-0904
DOI:	10.1002/ccr3.3350