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Steroid Myopathy Recognition

Meaning

Steroid Myopathy Recognition is the clinical identification of progressive muscle weakness and atrophy, typically affecting the proximal muscle groups, as a direct adverse effect of prolonged or high-dose glucocorticoid exposure. This condition is a significant and often debilitating complication of both endogenous hypercortisolism (Cushing’s syndrome) and long-term therapeutic corticosteroid use. Early and accurate recognition is crucial for initiating appropriate therapeutic adjustments to mitigate the catabolic effects and prevent severe functional impairment.