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    Neuromuscul Disord. 2006 Dec;16(12):867-9. Epub 2006 Sep 26.

    Atypical presentation of macrophagic myofasciitis 10 years post vaccination.

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    Department of Neurology, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland. aisling.ryan4@mailp.hse.ie

    Abstract

    Macrophagic myofasciitis (MMF) is an uncommon inflammatory disorder of muscle believed to be due to persistence of vaccine-derived aluminium hydroxide at the site of injection. The condition is characterised by diffuse myalgias, arthralgia and fatigue. We describe a patient with histologically confirmed MMF whose presentation was atypical with left chest and upper limb pain beginning more than 10 years post vaccination. Treatment with steroids led to symptomatic improvement. Although rare, clinicians should consider MMF in cases of atypical myalgia.

    PMID:
    17005400
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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