Dermatomyositis mimicking statin-induced myopathy in a 62-year-old woman

Key Points

• Dermatomyositis can present similarly to rhabdomyolysis, complicating diagnosis and treatment.
• A lack of improvement after statin withdrawal may indicate a need to explore inflammatory myopathy further.
• Key diagnostic features include skin biopsy findings and a seronegative myositis profile, helping differentiate conditions.
• Recognizing these distinctions may guide better management strategies for patients with muscle weakness.

Abstract