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Focal, steroid responsive myositis causing dropped head syndrome.

I Biran1, O Cohen, J Diment

  • 1Department of Neurology, Hadassah University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel.

Muscle & Nerve
|June 12, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Dropped head syndrome, often from neuromuscular issues, is typically non-inflammatory. However, this case shows an inflammatory cause in neck muscles, successfully treated with immunosuppressants.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Dropped head syndrome is a rare condition characterized by weakness of neck extensor muscles.
  • It is typically associated with various neuromuscular disorders and is generally considered non-inflammatory and refractory to treatment.

Observation:

  • An 80-year-old woman presented with progressive neck weakness over several months.
  • The weakness was attributed to a focal inflammatory process affecting the neck extensor muscles.

Findings:

  • Unlike typical cases, this patient's dropped head syndrome was caused by inflammation.
  • Prompt diagnosis and intervention with immunosuppressive therapy led to a dramatic improvement.

Implications:

  • This case highlights that inflammatory myopathy can present as dropped head syndrome.

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  • It suggests that immunosuppressive therapy should be considered in cases of dropped head syndrome with evidence of inflammation.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment can lead to favorable outcomes in inflammatory dropped head syndrome.