Publications by authors named "Akira Shiraoka"
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- A 78-year-old man experienced fatigue, loss of appetite, double vision, and trouble walking, which led to investigations revealing issues with his pituitary gland.
- MRI scans showed an enlarged pituitary stalk and gland, while PET-CT indicated abnormal uptake in the pituitary and nearby lymph nodes.
- The diagnosis pointed towards IgG4-associated hypophysitis, which significantly improved after steroid treatment, highlighting the importance of recognizing this condition in older patients who may have various health issues.
After experiencing a fall, an 82-year-old woman developed progressive loss of lower limb strength and was diagnosed with inclusion body myositis. Although falls and muscle weakness are often regarded as consequences of aging, inclusion body myositis should be considered in a patient with a history of multiple falls.
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