Abstract
Eight cases of hypothyroid myopthy admitted in Zhanshan Hospital Xiamen University from 1995 to 2011 were retrospectivrely analyzed.The main clinical features were proximal muscle weakness,susceptibility to fatigue,and elevation of muscle enzymes.Electromyography revealed no specific findings.All patients obtained clinical recovery after thyoid hormone replacement.Hypothyroid myopathy should be considered in cases of muscle weakness and elevation of muscle enzymes. Key words: Hypothyroidism ; Myopathy
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