Statin‐associated necrotizing autoimmune myopathy with concurrent myasthenia gravis. Issue 5 (28th March 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Frasson, Emma; Simonetto, Marco; Bertolasi, Laura; Caneve, Giorgio; Vilotti, Cristina; Ruzza, Giampietro; Perelli, Anna; Piccinno, Maria Grazia; Monaco, Salvatore
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 9:Issue 5(2021)
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• Publication Date: 2021-03-28
• Subjects: autoimmune disease -- myasthenia gravis -- necrotizing autoimmune myopathy -- statins; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3925
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: Statin treatment has been associated with necrotizing autoimmune myopathy and has been linked to myasthenia gravis. We present an unprecedented clinical challenge with both disorders occurring in a patient treated with statins few months earlier. Abstract : Statin treatment has been associated with necrotizing autoimmune myopathy and has been linked to myasthenia gravis. We present an unprecedented clinical challenge with both disorders occurring in a patient treated with statins few months earlier.