Camptocormia due to inclusion body myositis

J Clin Neuromuscul Dis. 2012 Dec;14(2):78-81. doi: 10.1097/CND.0b013e3182650718.

Abstract

Inclusion body myositis is the most common idiopathic inflammatory myopathy in elderly individuals. It typically causes proximal and distal limb weakness with forearm flexors and quadriceps being the most severely affected muscles. Axial musculature is infrequently involved. Here, we report an 80-year-old man who presented with an 18-month history of progressive truncal weakness causing stooped posture while standing and walking. Neurologic examination revealed no limb weakness. magnetic resonance imaging studies showed atrophy and findings, suggesting fatty replacement of paraspinal muscles. Needle electromyography confirmed the presence of an axial myopathy. Thoracic paraspinal muscle biopsy showed canonical features of inclusion body myositis. The current patient broadens the clinical presentation of inclusion body myositis.

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Azo Compounds
  • Eosine Yellowish-(YS)
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Methyl Green
  • Muscle, Skeletal / pathology
  • Muscular Atrophy, Spinal / diagnosis
  • Muscular Atrophy, Spinal / etiology*
  • Myositis, Inclusion Body / complications*
  • Neural Conduction / physiology
  • Spinal Curvatures / diagnosis
  • Spinal Curvatures / etiology*

Substances

  • Azo Compounds
  • trichrome stain
  • Methyl Green
  • Eosine Yellowish-(YS)

Supplementary concepts

  • Camptocormia