A case of weak muscles.
BACKGROUND
Gut involvement in inflammatory myositis is rare but causes significant morbidity and mortality.


METHODS
A case of eosinophilic gastroenteritis and polymyositis occurring in the same patient is described. The interface of visceral and striated muscle involvement is discussed. The pathophysiology of eosinophilic gastroenteritis and the spectrum of gastrointestinal involvement in inflammatory myositis are also discussed.


RESULTS
Both gastrointestinal and skeletal muscle symptoms improved with immunosuppression, suggesting a possible common underlying mechanism.
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Department of Rheumatology, Northwick Park and St Mark's Hospitals, Watford Road, Harrow HA1 3UJ, UK.
Pitcher
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Price
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El-Jabbour
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Higgens
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D000510:Alpha-Globulins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004802:Eosinophilia / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D005759:Gastroenteritis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D017285:Polymyositis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000510:Alpha-Globulins; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D011239:Prednisolone; D008727:Methotrexate