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A new inflammatory myopathy, called macrophagic myofasciitis, is being seen in increasing numbers. The disease usually affects adults, with no sex predominance. Macrophagic myofasciitis generally becomes manifest as muscle pain (myalgias) of variable intensity, observed in 95% of the patients, usually associated with chronic debilitating fatigue (90%). Myalgias predominantly affect the limbs – notably the legs – and are often aggravated by exertion. Joint pain, primarily affecting the large peripheral articulations is noted in 50–60% of the patients and a moderate febrile syndrome in 30%.
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