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Polymyositis Presenting with Respiratory Symptoms.

Yashpal Singh¹, Sanghamitra Laskar¹, Manish Mittal¹

¹Department of Neurology, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.

Neurology India

|November 8, 2021

Summary

Polymyositis, a progressive muscle inflammation disease, often presents with weakness and pain. Atypical symptoms like respiratory issues or dysphagia can delay diagnosis and treatment, as seen in this case.

Keywords:

Interstial lung Disease (ILD)myasthenia gravis polymyositis weakness

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Rheumatology
Immunology

Background:

Polymyositis is a rare inflammatory myopathy characterized by progressive muscle weakness and inflammation.
It typically presents with subacute onset of proximal muscle weakness and mild diffuse muscular pain.

Observation:

Some polymyositis patients exhibit atypical symptoms, including early respiratory distress, motor neuron disease (MND)-like presentation, or isolated dysphagia.
These unusual presentations can significantly delay accurate diagnosis and timely treatment initiation.

Findings:

This case highlights an atypical presentation of polymositis, emphasizing the diagnostic challenges posed by non-classic symptoms.
The study underscores the importance of considering polymositis even when symptoms deviate from the typical pattern.

Implications:

Recognizing atypical polymositis presentations is crucial for prompt diagnosis and effective management.
Early identification of polymositis can prevent disease progression and improve patient outcomes.