Inclusion Body Myositis: A Case Report
Komalpreet Kaur, Natalie Saliba, Jitesh Kar
TL;DR
This case report describes a 71-year-old man diagnosed with inclusion body myositis, an autoimmune muscle disease, and his management with supportive care.
Contribution
The novelty lies in presenting a detailed clinical case of IBM with biopsy confirmation and management strategies.
Findings
The patient exhibited muscle weakness and falls consistent with IBM diagnosis.
Muscle biopsy confirmed the presence of IBM.
Management focused on physical therapy and mobility aids due to lack of curative treatments.
Abstract
Inclusion body myositis (IBM) is an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation and mainly muscular manifestations.This report details the case of a 71-year-old male presenting with gradual-onset muscle weakness in finger flexors and quadriceps, frequent falls, and muscle biopsy findings indicative of IBM. Due to a lack of curative treatments, the patient’s management focuses on supportive care, physical therapy, and mobility aids to mitigate disease progression and reduce fall risk.
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TopicsInflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis · Parkinson's Disease and Spinal Disorders · Eosinophilic Disorders and Syndromes