A Case of Atorvastatin-Associated Necrotizing Autoimmune Myopathy, Mimicking Idiopathic Polymyositis

<div>Microscopic right quadriceps muscle biopsy showing necrotic muscle fibers and regenerating fibers. (a) Arrow pointing at necrotic muscle fiber (magnification 20x with alkaline phosphatase stain). (b) Arrow pointing at regenerating muscle fiber (magnification 20x with alkaline phosphatase stain).</div>

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Figure 2: A Case of Atorvastatin-Associated Necrotizing Autoimmune Myopathy, Mimicking Idiopathic Polymyositis 