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Sarcoid myositis: a rare presentation.

Zafar Ahmad1, John Skinner, Richard Field

  • 1Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, London, UK. zafar.ahmad@doctors.org.uk

BMJ Case Reports
|July 17, 2012
PubMed
Summary
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A patient with a history of hip issues developed severe pain and weakness. Diagnosis revealed sarcoid myositis, a rare condition, successfully treated with steroids.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Neurology
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • A 50-year-old female with a history of Perthes disease and multiple hip revisions presented with debilitating right hip pain.
  • The patient experienced significant limitations in mobility, including inability to raise and weight-bear on the affected leg.

Observation:

  • Physical examination revealed restricted hip flexion and extension (15-20°) due to pain.
  • Initial investigations including blood tests and X-rays did not identify acute abnormalities.
  • A bone scan also showed no acute issues, prompting further investigation.

Findings:

  • Generalized upper arm weakness was noted during examination.
  • Elevated creatine kinase levels (over 2000) indicated muscle damage.
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and muscle biopsy confirmed a diagnosis of sarcoid myositis.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering rare inflammatory myopathies in complex orthopedic presentations.
  • Prompt diagnosis and treatment with corticosteroids led to a full recovery.
  • Highlights the need for a multidisciplinary approach in managing patients with unclear or complex symptoms.