Ethanol-Induced Myopathies
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Overview
From WUSTL NeuromuscularMyopathy syndromes 36 ? Association with malnutrition Acute necrotizing myopathy Epidemiology & History History of Chronic alcohol intake; Binge drinking Prior pain & swelling of muscles Food deprivation or Fasting Onset associations: Heavy alcohol intake; Acute withdrawal; Seizure Predominantly males Clinical Myalgias Cramps Weakness Proximal May be localized to quadriceps or gastrocnemius Duration: 1/2 to 6 months Laboratory Associated metabolic disorders: Low K+; Low PO4 Serum CK: High Urine: Myoglobinuria Muscle Pathology Scattered necrotic or regenerating muscle fibers Monophasic damage H
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