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Inflammatory myopathy: Inclusion body myopathy

Types

Defining Characteristics

Most common acquired myopathy >50y.o; Distal and 
asymmetric weakness of finger/wrist flexors, knee extensors, ankle dorsiflexors

Disease Development

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Lab/Imaging

Histology? Centrally-placed nuclei, red-rimmed vacuoles (fibers w/ holes in them)