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.
Naschitz
J E
JE
Department of Internal Medicine A, Bnai Zion Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.
Yeshurun
D
D
Dreyfuss
U
U
Best
L A
LA
Misselevich
I
I
Boss
J H
JH
D000368:Aged; D006689:Hodgkin Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009220:Myositis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D010257:Paraneoplastic Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*