Localized nodular myositis. A paraneoplastic phenomenon

Localized nodular myositis. A paraneoplastic phenomenon

Localized nodular myositis was recognized in an elderly man six months prior to the diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease. Meticulous search of the muscle specimen failed to disclose tumorous involvement. The possible paraneoplastic nature of localized nodular myositis in this patient is discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:Clinical rheumatology 1992-09, Vol.11 (3), p.427-431
Hauptverfasser: Naschitz, J E, Yeshurun, D, Dreyfuss, U, Best, L A, Misselevich, I, Boss, J H
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Sprache:eng
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Aged
Hodgkin Disease - diagnosis
Hodgkin Disease - etiology
Humans
Male
Myositis - complications
Myositis - diagnosis
Paraneoplastic Syndromes - diagnosis
Paraneoplastic Syndromes - etiology
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Zusammenfassung:Localized nodular myositis was recognized in an elderly man six months prior to the diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease. Meticulous search of the muscle specimen failed to disclose tumorous involvement. The possible paraneoplastic nature of localized nodular myositis in this patient is discussed.
ISSN:0770-3198
1434-9949
DOI:10.1007/BF02207211