Endocrine myopathies

Neurol Clin. 2000 Feb;18(1):203-13. doi: 10.1016/s0733-8619(05)70186-9.

Abstract

This article provides a review of some of the muscular disorders that can arise from some of the commonly seen endocrinologic disturbances. Thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal dysfunctions as they relate to neuromuscular symptoms are discussed. Common clinical presentations of the endocrine myopathies are highlighted, along with diagnostic evaluation and treatments.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Diseases / diagnosis
  • Adrenal Cortex Diseases / therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Endocrine System Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Endocrine System Diseases / therapy
  • Humans
  • Muscular Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Muscular Diseases / therapy
  • Neuromuscular Diseases / diagnosis
  • Neuromuscular Diseases / therapy
  • Parathyroid Diseases / diagnosis
  • Parathyroid Diseases / therapy
  • Prognosis
  • Thyroid Diseases / diagnosis
  • Thyroid Diseases / therapy