Acute myopathy after liver transplantation

Neurology
J V CampelloneM J Giuliani

Abstract

Acute myopathy is a cause of weakness and additional morbidity in a variety of critically ill patients, including transplant recipients. We report the incidence of and risk factors associated with acute myopathy after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLTx). One hundred consecutive adult patients were prospectively assessed for muscle weakness after OLTx. Electrodiagnostic studies and muscle biopsies were performed on consenting affected patients. Potential risk factors for myopathy were evaluated in patients with myopathy versus control subjects. Seven patients developed acute persistent weakness after OLTx. Electrodiagnostic studies were consistent with a necrotizing myopathy. Histopathologic evaluation in five revealed a necrotizing myopathy with loss of myosin thick filaments. A higher initial index of illness severity, dialysis requirement, and higher doses of glucocorticoids were associated with development of myopathy. Patients with myopathy subsequently remained in the intensive care unit (ICU) longer than unaffected patients. In conclusion, acute substantial weakness was a source of additional morbidity in 7% of patients after OLTx. Most had myopathy with loss of myosin thick filaments. Patients with greater severity o...Continue Reading

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