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Muscle dysfunction in male hypogonadism.

A K Chauhan, B C Katiyar, S Misra

    Acta Neurologica Scandinavica
    |May 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Hypogonadism in men can cause muscle dysfunction, particularly myopathy in proximal muscles. This condition mimics limb-girdle muscular dystrophy and is more common in secondary hypogonadism.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Neurology
    • Muscle Physiology

    Background:

    • Hypogonadism is a condition of diminished sex hormones.
    • Muscle dysfunction is a potential complication of hypogonadism.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate clinical and electrophysiological muscle dysfunction in male patients with hypogonadism.
    • To determine the characteristics and incidence of myopathy in hypogonadal patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical assessment of muscle weakness.
    • Quantitative electromyography (EMG) of proximal limb muscles.
    • Nerve conduction velocity (NCV) studies.

    Main Results:

    • Generalized muscle weakness reported by 19/28 patients, objective weakness in 13/28.
    • EMG revealed myopathy in 25/28 patients, characterized by reduced motor unit potential (MUP) duration and amplitude.
    • No evidence of neuropathy or denervation potentials was found.

    Conclusions:

    • Hypogonadism is associated with proximal myopathy, mimicking limb-girdle muscular dystrophy.
    • Muscle involvement is more prevalent in secondary hypogonadism.
    • Diminished androgens (primary) and growth hormone (secondary) are likely causes of hypogonadal myopathy.

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