Immune mediated necrotising myopathy (IMNM): management
Evidence-based neurology checklist on immune mediated necrotising myopathy (imnm): management: Electromyogram (EMG) This is myopathic It may show myotonic discharges: especially in statin-induced cases Muscle biopsy Other investigations Cancer screening: indications Treatment options Synonym
Electromyogram (EMG)
- This is myopathic
- It may show myotonic discharges: especially in statin-induced cases
Muscle biopsy
Other investigations
Cancer screening: indications
Treatment options
Synonym
References
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