title: [Lupus myopathy refractory to steroid treatment].
abstract: A 58-year-old patient with lupus erythematosus (LE) who needed treatment with azathioprine, due to resistant myopathy to steroids, is presented. Clinical and histological features, as well as therapy, are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Xeral de Lugo.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: González-Gay
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Fernández Camblor
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Agüero
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Villarino
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Eiriz
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Mata
mesh_terms: D001379:Azathioprine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001706:Biopsy; D004351:Drug Resistance; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009132:Muscles / Q000473:pathology; D009220:Myositis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D011241:Prednisone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012074:Remission Induction
chemical_list: D001379:Azathioprine; D011241:Prednisone
vernacular_title: Miopatía lúpica refractaria al tratamiento esteroideo.