Overview
What is corticosteroid-induced myopathy?
What is the pathophysiology of corticosteroid-induced myopathy?
What is the incidence of corticosteroid-induced myopathy?
What is the mortality and morbidity of corticosteroid-induced myopathy?
How does the incidence of corticosteroid-induced myopathy vary by sex?
Presentation
Which history findings are characteristic of chronic (classic) corticosteroid-induced myopathy?
Which history findings are characteristic of acute (classic) corticosteroid-induced myopathy?
Which physical findings are characteristic of chronic corticosteroid-induced myopathy?
Which physical findings are characteristic of acute corticosteroid-induced myopathy?
DDX
What are the differential diagnoses for Corticosteroid-Induced Myopathy?
Workup
What is the role of lab studies in the diagnosis of corticosteroid-induced myopathy?
What is the role of muscle biopsy in the diagnosis for acute corticosteroid-induced myopathy?
Which histologic findings indicate corticosteroid-induced myopathy?
Treatment
What is the role of physical therapy in the treatment of corticosteroid-induced myopathy?
What is the role of occupational therapy in the treatment of corticosteroid-induced myopathy?
How does decreasing steroid dosing affect corticosteroid-induced myopathy?
Which treatments are under investigation for corticosteroid-induced myopathy?
Medications
Which medications are used in the treatment of corticosteroid-induced myopathy?
Follow-up
How is corticosteroid-induced myopathy prevented?
What are complications of corticosteroid-induced myopathy?
What is the prognosis of corticosteroid-induced myopathy?
What is included in patient education about corticosteroid-induced myopathy?
How is corticosteroid-induced myopathy differentiated from polymyositis/dermatomyositis?