Ultrasound measurement of vastus lateralis and vastus medialis muscle parameters to identify chronic thyrotoxic myopathy

Ultrasound measurement of vastus lateralis and vastus medialis muscle parameters to identify chronic thyrotoxic myopathy

Introduction: Chronic thyrotoxic myopathy (CTM) is a common, easily neglected complication of hyperthyroidism. There are currently no standard diagnostic criteria for CTM, and the ultrasonic characteristics of CTM-affected skeletal muscle remain unclear. Herein, we aimed to evaluate hyperthyroid pat...

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Main Authors: Shi-en Fu, Rou-mei Wang, Xing-huan Liang, Jing Xian, Jie Pan, Xue-lan Chen, Cheng-cheng Qiu, Zhi-ping Tang, Ying-fen Qin, Hai-yan Yang, Li-li Huang, Ya-qi Kuang, Yan Ma, Zuo-jie Luo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bioscientifica 2023-10-01
Series:Endocrine Connections
Subjects:
chronic thyrotoxic myopathy
hyperthyroidism
ultrasound
vastus lateralis
vastus medialis
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