# Inclusion Body Myositis: A Case Report

## 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.

## Key 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.