Abstract
Polymyositis is an important subtype of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies characterized by muscle inflammation andweakness, often associated with other systemic diseases and malignancies. A male, 29 years of age, with a history of neckstiffness, generalized weakness and body aches, has been described. Physical examination, laboratory workup, electromyography and muscle biopsy suggest Polymyositis. Tumour markers were also checked to rule out any malignancy. This reporthighlights the importance of immunological workup in patients presenting with generalized symptoms.Keywords: Idiopathic Inflammatory myopathy, Polymyositis, Muscle biopsy.
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