Kaur Komalpreet, Saliba Natalie, Kar Jitesh
Neurology, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Auburn, USA.
Neurology, Neurology Institute of Huntsville, Inc., Huntsville, USA.
Cureus. 2025 Apr 1;17(4):e81581. doi: 10.7759/cureus.81581. eCollection 2025 Apr.
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.
包涵体肌炎(IBM)是一种以慢性炎症为特征的自身免疫性疾病,主要表现为肌肉症状。本报告详细介绍了一名71岁男性患者的病例,该患者出现手指屈肌和股四头肌逐渐出现肌无力、频繁跌倒,肌肉活检结果提示为IBM。由于缺乏治愈性治疗方法,对该患者的管理重点在于支持性护理、物理治疗和使用助行器,以减缓疾病进展并降低跌倒风险。