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Myopathy in acromegaly. A case study.

R A Brumback, C E Barr

    Pathology, Research and Practice
    |June 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Acromegaly patients can experience muscle weakness due to growth hormone excess. Muscle biopsies reveal abnormal type-II muscle fiber sizes, suggesting hormonal impact on muscle health.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Neurology
    • Muscle Physiology

    Background:

    • Acromegaly, a condition caused by excess growth hormone, can lead to various systemic complications.
    • Long-term endocrine imbalances may affect neuromuscular function, but specific muscle pathology is not fully understood.

    Observation:

    • A patient with a 20-year history of acromegaly presented with mild muscle weakness and atrophy.
    • Electromyography studies, including standard needle and single-fiber electromyography, showed normal results.

    Findings:

    • Muscle biopsy revealed normal type-I muscle fibers.
    • Three distinct populations of type-II muscle fibers were observed: hypertrophied, atrophied, and normal-sized.

    Implications:

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  • Type-II fiber hypertrophy may be a direct consequence of elevated growth hormone levels.
  • Fiber atrophy could indicate secondary effects from disrupted endocrine functions.
  • These findings highlight the complex impact of acromegaly on skeletal muscle structure.