A rare case of focal myositis affecting the sternocleidomastoid muscle: diagnostic challenges and management strategies.

Our experience highlights the diagnostic challenges associated with this rare entity and suggests that prolonged immunosuppressive treatment may be necessary in selected patients with focal myositis.

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PubMed
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2025-12-01
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https://doi.org/10.36185/2532-1900-1552
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IgG4-Related and Inflammatory Diseases
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A rare case of focal myositis affecting the sternocleidomastoid muscle: diagnostic challenges and management strategies.

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A rare case of focal myositis affecting the sternocleidomastoid muscle: diagnostic challenges and management strategies.

Delia Gagliardi, D Velardo, Mosè Parisi, Nicola Molitierno, Stefania Corti
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Abstract

Our experience highlights the diagnostic challenges associated with this rare entity and suggests that prolonged immunosuppressive treatment may be necessary in selected patients with focal myositis.

PubMedVol. 44(4)
University of Milan (IT), Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (IT)
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