Tongue involvement in a patient with granulomatous myositis.
A 64-year-old woman had difficulty swallowing and talking, weakness of the tongue, and progressive muscle weakness that was proven to be caused by a granulomatous myopathy. This case resembled a motor neuron disease, indicating that granulomatous myopathy should be considered in patients with similar presentations, since it is a treatable condition with a more benign prognosis.
Khan
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Department of Neurology, University of Tenneasee-Memphis 38163, USA.
Bertorini
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Horner
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D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006099:Granuloma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D016472:Motor Neuron Disease / Q000175:diagnosis; D018908:Muscle Weakness / Q000209:etiology; D009220:Myositis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011379:Prognosis; D013064:Speech Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D014060:Tongue Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D011241:Prednisone