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Case Reports
. 2023 Dec 12;13(12):2331.
doi: 10.3390/life13122331.

A Case of Polymyositis Associated with Cytomegalovirus Infection in a Patient with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

Ergeta Ktona  1 , Blerta Budani  2 , Ioannis Kostas-Agnantis  3 , Alma Idrizi  4
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Case Reports

A Case of Polymyositis Associated with Cytomegalovirus Infection in a Patient with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

Ergeta Ktona et al. Life (Basel). .

Abstract

Polymyositis is a rare condition with an unknown etiology occurring more frequently in adult women. There is a lack of evidence on the coexistence of PM and CMV infection in a patient with hypothyroidism due to Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. However, the growing occurrence of both CMV infection and the simultaneous occurrence of autoimmune diseases points out a relationship, while the association direction remains unclear. Case outline: A 32-year-old woman recently treated for HT hypothyroidism was admitted to the hospital two weeks after being treated for common flu by the family doctor, complaining about a worsening condition with muscle pain, weakness, frequent falls, and fatigue. The first tests showed a normalized thyroid function, with elevated values of troponin and serum creatinine kinase (CK). The immunological tests revealed the presence of a high titer of CMV IgG antibodies and raised levels of CMV DNA. Pelvis MRI images demonstrated markedly elevated signals on the STIR sequences in the pelvis, thighs, and calves, indicating active and severe multifocal myositis. The diagnosis of PM was confirmed with the muscle biopsy on day 7 of hospitalization. The patient showed significant improvements within two weeks after the medical therapy and physiotherapy.

Keywords: association; autoimmune diseases; coexistence; cytomegalovirus infection; hashimoto’s thyroiditis; polymyositis.

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