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Myopathies of endocrine origin: A review for physicians.

Authors :
Shah, Devarsh N.
Chorya, Harshal Prakash
Ramesh, N. Nishitha
Gnanasekaram, Sulochana
Patel, Neil
Sethi, Yashendra
Kaka, Nirja
Source :
Disease-a-Month; Jan2024, Vol. 70 Issue 1, pN.PAG-N.PAG, 1p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Myopathies are a common manifestation of endocrine disorders. Endocrine myopathies are often overlooked while considering differential diagnoses in patients with musculoskeletal symptoms. The hindrance to mobility and the musculoskeletal discomfort owing to these myopathies are important causes of disability and depreciated quality of life in these patients. Endocrine myopathies occur due to the effects of endogenous or iatrogenic hormonal imbalance on skeletal muscle protein and glucose metabolism, disrupting the excitation-contraction coupling. Abnormalities of the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and gonadal hormones have all been associated with myopathies and musculoskeletal symptoms. Endocrine myopathies can either be the complication of a secondary endocrine disorder or a presenting symptom of a missed underlying disorder. Therefore, an underlying endocrine abnormality must always be excluded in all patients with musculoskeletal symptoms. This review presents a compilation of various endocrine myopathies, their etiopathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnostic modalities, and treatment protocols. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00115029
Volume :
70
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Disease-a-Month
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
174950152
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.disamonth.2023.101628