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Diagnosis and treatment options for inclusion body myositis — a case report

Agata Sebastian1, Piotr Wiland1

Abstract

Inclusion body myositis (IBM) is a progressive inflammatory myopathy. In the article, we describe the diagnosis of myopathy and long-term observation in a patient with IBM. In the discussion, we explore available IBM treatment strategies based on the current literature review. 

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