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Steroid myopathy

1982; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 72; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/00325481.1982.11716260

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Steven Mandel,

Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis

Steroids are so commonly prescribed for so many conditions that physicians tend to become somewhat cavalier in their use. With drug therapy of any type, however, this tendency can lead to trouble. Steroid myopathy, as occurs in Cushing's syndrome. Can develop with steroid therapy and can cause irreversible atrophy if not detected and treated early.