Hoffman's syndrome as initial manifestation of hypothyroidism a rare presentation: a Case report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 10
Abstract
Hoffman's syndrome is characterized by muscle stiffness and muscle pseudo hypertrophy in adult rarely a early manifestation of hypothyroidism. Here we present a 18 year-old adolescent diagnosed as Hoffman's Syndrome documented by elevated enzyme, clinical manifestations such as generalized weakness, cold intolerance, constipation, and hoarse voice, difficulty in walking and progressive enlargement of muscles of thighs and back with crampy pains for one years and electromyography findings of myopathy pattern. Keywords: Hoffman’s, hypothyroidism, dystrophy, myopathy, weakness
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Nilesh kumar, Niti singh, Vijay parashar, Awadhesh Narayan, Pankaj kannauje
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