A Case of Atorvastatin-Associated Necrotizing Autoimmune Myopathy, Mimicking Idiopathic Polymyositis

Statin-induced necrotizing autoimmune myopathy (SINAM) is a rare side effect of statin use which manifests as progressive muscle weakness. Because statins are a widely prescribed medication for coronary artery disease, hyperlipidemia, and many other diseases, many patients are at risk of developing...

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Main Authors: Ayushi Dixit, Adriana Abrudescu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Rheumatology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/5931046