[Facial myositis: a localized form of generalized myositis?]

Rev Neurol (Paris). 1999 Mar;155(3):225-8.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report a case of myositis presenting as an apparently unique progressive facial weakness. The only biological abnormality after an 8-year follow-up was an immunocytoma. Molecular analyses excluded facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. Based on this single case and a review of the literature, we suggest a continuum between focal myositis and generalized myositis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Disease Progression
  • Facial Muscles / pathology*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Myositis / pathology*