AI Article Synopsis
- Hypothyroidism can lead to various physical changes, including muscle-related issues.
- Myopathy is a rare presentation of hypothyroidism, affecting muscle function.
- Hoffman's syndrome is a specific type of hypothyroid myopathy characterized by weakness in proximal muscles and muscle pseudohypertrophy.
Article Abstract
Hypothyroidism causes a variety of changes in the body. Though uncommon, hypothyroidism can present as myopathy. Hoffman's syndrome is a specific, rare form of hypothyroid myopathy, which causes proximal weakness and pseudohypertrophy of muscles.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3125002 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2230-8210.81946 | DOI Listing |
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