Amyloid myopathy: clinical features
Evidence-based neurology checklist on amyloid myopathy: clinical features: Muscle symptoms Limb weakness Axial weakness Dysphagia Dropped head syndrome Hoarseness Myalgia Jaw claudication Fatigue Rhabdomyolysis Asymptomatic hyperCKaemia Muscle signs Systemic features Associated features of…
Muscle symptoms
- Limb weakness
- Axial weakness
- Dysphagia
- Dropped head syndrome
- Hoarseness
- Myalgia
- Jaw claudication
- Fatigue
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Asymptomatic hyperCKaemia
Muscle signs
Systemic features
Associated features of amyloidosis
Features indicative of isolated amyloid myopathy
Differential diagnosis
References
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