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Symptoms and signs are consistent with a diagnosis of inclusion body myositis. The CN-1A antibodies are positive in only 60% of IBM cases. There is no treatment or cure for IBM. The best management is regular exercise and physiotherapy. | Symptoms and signs are consistent with a diagnosis of inclusion body myositis with the proximal lower limb and distal upper limb pattern of painless progressive weakness in an elderly man. The CN-1A antibodies are positive in only 60% of IBM cases. There is no treatment or cure for IBM. The best management is regular exercise and physiotherapy. | ||
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