Paraneoplastic necrotizing myopathy in a woman with breast cancer: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Paraneoplastic necrotizing myopathy is a rare disorder, described as a proximal, symmetrical, and rapidly progressing myopathy that is manifested as a paraneoplastic syndrome. Diagnosis is established via histological examination o...

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Main Authors: Silvestre Joana, Santos Luis, Batalha Vitor, del Rio Ana, Lima Carlos, Carvalho Antonio, Martins Ana, Miranda Helena, Cabral Fatima, Felix Adelia, Aleixo Ana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/3/1/95