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  • Endocrinology

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  • Corticosteroid-induced myopathy is typically associated with chronic or high-dose use in critically ill patients.
  • This condition often presents in chronically treated patients or those receiving high-dose corticosteroids, particularly when mechanically ventilated.

Observation:

  • This study highlights acute, early-onset corticosteroid-treatment-associated myopathy (ASM).
  • The research reviewed four patient cases and published reports of myopathy developing within 14 days of corticosteroid initiation.

Findings:

  • Acute corticosteroid myopathy (ASM) is a rare but distinct syndrome.
  • ASM is characterized by unpredictable onset, sometimes within 1-3 days of a single, non-high dose administered via various routes.
  • Common symptoms include proximal limb muscle weakness, though distal, bulbar, and respiratory muscles can also be affected. Cessation of steroids may lead to improvement, but sometimes the damage is irreversible.

Implications:

  • A high index of suspicion is vital for diagnosing ASM.
  • Prompt discontinuation of corticosteroids is necessary for patient recovery.
  • Recognizing ASM is crucial, as symptoms are often misattributed to the patient's primary condition.