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Occurrence of disabling myopathy secondary to hypovitaminosis DKeywords: Vitamin D , Proximal myopathy , Myotonia dystrophica , PTH , ALP Abstract: We report a case of severe proximal muscle weakness caused by vitamin D deficiency. Hypovitaminosis D myopathy (HDM) is often misdiagnosed, as the symptoms are non-specific. However, the disease is easily treatable and complete recovery is possible if diagnosed on time.
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