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Polyglandular autoimmunity with macrophagic myofasciitis.

Abstract
We report a man with chronic fatigue, multiple autoimmune disorders, and a muscle biopsy consistent with macrophagic myofasciitis. This rare and recently described muscle disorder is seen in patients exposed to vaccinations with aluminum hydroxide adjuvant. This case highlights the relationship between macrophagic myofasciitis and autoimmunity.
AuthorsBrett J Theeler, Novae B Simper, John P Ney
JournalClinical rheumatology (Clin Rheumatol) Vol. 27 Issue 5 Pg. 667-9 (May 2008) ISSN: 0770-3198 [Print] Germany
PMID18180978 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Adjuvants, Immunologic
  • Aluminum Hydroxide
Topics
  • Adjuvants, Immunologic (adverse effects)
  • Adult
  • Aluminum Hydroxide (adverse effects)
  • Fasciitis (etiology, immunology)
  • Humans
  • Macrophages (pathology)
  • Male
  • Muscle, Skeletal (pathology)
  • Myositis (etiology, immunology)
  • Polyendocrinopathies, Autoimmune (complications, pathology)

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