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[Hypothyroid myopathy: a case report].

W P Tsai1, L B Liou, C C Chu

  • 1Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan, ROC.

Journal of Microbiology, Immunology, and Infection = Wei Mian Yu Gan Ran Za Zhi
|September 22, 2001
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Hypothyroid myopathy can mimic polymyositis, causing proximal muscle weakness. Early diagnosis and thyroxine therapy are crucial for recovery, highlighting the importance of considering thyroid dysfunction in differential diagnoses.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Neurology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Proximal muscle weakness is a hallmark of polymyositis but can stem from various causes, including drugs, endocrine disorders, and infections.
  • Distinguishing polymyositis from other causes of proximal muscle weakness is critical for appropriate treatment and patient outcomes.

Observation:

  • A 30-year-old female presented with proximal muscle weakness, initially suspected as polymyositis due to elevated creatine phosphokinase.
  • Clinical inquiry revealed symptoms of hypothyroidism, including constipation, hoarseness, and cold intolerance.
  • Muscle biopsy demonstrated no significant inflammation, prompting further investigation into underlying causes.

Findings:

  • Subsequent laboratory tests revealed profoundly low thyroid hormone levels.

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  • Electron microscopy of muscle tissue showed abnormalities in mitochondria, consistent with hypothyroid myopathy.
  • The patient's muscle weakness resolved completely following thyroxine replacement therapy.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights that hypothyroid myopathy can present with proximal muscle weakness, mimicking polymyositis.
    • The findings underscore the necessity of including hypothyroid myopathy in the differential diagnosis for patients with unexplained proximal muscle weakness.
    • This report represents the first documented case of hypothyroid myopathy with mitochondrial abnormalities in Taiwan, expanding the understanding of this rare condition.