ISSN:
1432-0533
Keywords:
Key words Myopathy
;
Methylprednisolone
;
Pancuronium
;
Mitochondria
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract A case of acute myopathy was observed in the course of treatment of respiratory failure with mechanical ventilation combined with prolonged neuromuscular blockade and administration of corticosteroids. A muscle biopsy revealed degeneration of muscle fibres. Electron microscopy showed loss of thick filaments as well as nemaline rods, vacuoles and cytoplasmic bodies. The mitochondria were increased in number, many harbouring paracrystalline inclusions, which were hitherto unknown in this condition.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00389502
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