Inclusion Body Myositis: A Case Report

Inclusion body myositis (IBM) is an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation and mainly muscular manifestations.This report details the case of a 71-year-old male presenting with gradual-onset muscle weakness in finger flexors and quadriceps, frequent falls, and muscle biopsy findings indicative of IBM. Due to a lack of curative treatments, the patient's management focuses on supportive care, physical therapy, and mobility aids to mitigate disease progression and reduce fall risk.

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Cureus
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2025-04-01
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.81581
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Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
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Inclusion Body Myositis: A Case Report

N A Saliba, Komalpreet Kaur, Jitesh Kar
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Inclusion Body Myositis: A Case Report

N A Saliba, Komalpreet Kaur, Jitesh Kar
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Abstract

Inclusion body myositis (IBM) is an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation and mainly muscular manifestations.This report details the case of a 71-year-old male presenting with gradual-onset muscle weakness in finger flexors and quadriceps, frequent falls, and muscle biopsy findings indicative of IBM. Due to a lack of curative treatments, the patient's management focuses on supportive care, physical therapy, and mobility aids to mitigate disease progression and reduce fall risk.

CureusVol. 17(4)
Huntsville Hospital (US), Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (US)
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Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
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