Diabetic amyotrophy

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Diabetic amyotrophy, a complication of diabetes, is diabetic neuropathy characterized by muscle wasting and weakness. It affects the lower limbs and is typically asymmetric. Also see muscle atrophy.

[edit] Clinical presentation

  • proximal muscle wasting and tenderness of thigh muscles
  • loss of knee reflexes
  • seen in older men with diabetes
  • frequently CSF(cerebrospinal fluid)protein is elevated
  • usually occurs when diabetes is poorly controlled and resolves with good control ie the condition is reversible.

Reference:KUMAR &CLARK CLINICAL MEDICINE 5TH EDITION PAGE NO:1098

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