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Myositis ossificans non-progressiva--reversible muscle calcification in polymyositis
J H Coakley1, P E Smith, M J Jackson
1Muscle Research Centre, University of Liverpool.
British Journal of Rheumatology
|October 1, 1989
Summary
Muscle calcification, a rare polymyositis complication, was documented. Resolution of calcification led to severe hypercalcemia, necessitating urgent treatment.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Rheumatology
- Radiology
Background:
- Polymyositis is an idiopathic inflammatory myopathy.
- Muscle calcification is a rare complication of polymyositis.
- Hypercalcemia can occur in various clinical settings.