Diabetic Myonecrosis: A Diagnostic and Treatment Challenge in Longstanding Diabetes
Joint Authors
Lawrence, Lima
Tovar-Camargo, Oscar
Lansang, M. Cecilia
Makin, Vinni
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-08-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
Diabetes mellitus is associated with microvascular and macrovascular complications; the most commonly recognized ones include diabetic nephropathy, retinopathy, and neuropathy.
Less well-known complications are equally important, as timely recognition and treatment are essential to decrease short- and long-term morbidity.
Methods.
Herein, we describe a case of a 41-year-old female with longstanding, uncontrolled type 2 diabetes, who presented with classical findings of diabetic myonecrosis.
Results.
Our patient underwent extensive laboratory and imaging studies prior to diagnosis due to its rarity and similarity in presentation with other commonly noted musculoskeletal conditions.
We emphasize the clinical presentation, laboratory and imaging findings, treatment regimen, and prognosis associated with diabetic myonecrosis.
Conclusion.
Diabetic myonecrosis is a rare complication of longstanding, poorly controlled diabetes mellitus.
The diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion in the right clinical setting: acute onset nontraumatic muscular pain with associated findings on clinical exam, laboratory studies, and imaging.
While the short-term prognosis is good, the recurrence rate remains high and long-term prognosis is poor given underlying uncontrolled diabetes and associated sequelae.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lawrence, Lima& Tovar-Camargo, Oscar& Lansang, M. Cecilia& Makin, Vinni. 2018. Diabetic Myonecrosis: A Diagnostic and Treatment Challenge in Longstanding Diabetes. Case Reports in Endocrinology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1142892
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lawrence, Lima…[et al.]. Diabetic Myonecrosis: A Diagnostic and Treatment Challenge in Longstanding Diabetes. Case Reports in Endocrinology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1142892
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lawrence, Lima& Tovar-Camargo, Oscar& Lansang, M. Cecilia& Makin, Vinni. Diabetic Myonecrosis: A Diagnostic and Treatment Challenge in Longstanding Diabetes. Case Reports in Endocrinology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1142892
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1142892