Proximal myopathy due to discrete carcinomatous metastases in muscle
AUTOR(ES)
Doshi, R
RESUMO
Two patients are described with proximal muscle weakness and electromyographic evidence of a myopathic process. In both, discrete carcinomatous metastatic deposits were found in proximal muscles. The possible clinical implications are discussed.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1027362Documentos Relacionados
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