Myositis

Case contributed by Gheno
Diagnosis possible

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Long-standing poorly controlled diabetes mellitus in a patient with chronic bilateral back and lower limb pain.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male

Myositis in a long-standing...

mri

Myositis in a long-standing poorly controlled diabetes mellitus

STIR sequences showing hyperintense muscle signal involving the iliac muscles, bilateral, as well as gluteus maximus and medium, right side. 

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