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A graphical representation of the patient's creatine kinase levels after presentation.
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Her lab results recorded a creatine kinase value of 4983 U/L which was on an upward trend, increasing to 6755 U/L after a couple of hours (Figure 1).
Axial MRI scan showing diffuse edema of all muscle compartments in both legs.
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Magnetic resonance imaging of the pelvis and femur was ordered promptly, which revealed findings suggestive of diffuse bilateral myositis and diffuse bone marrow replacing lesions, likely metastasis from her breast cancer (Figures 2 and 3).
Axial MRI scan of the femurs showing bone marrow-replacing lesions suggestive of metastasis.
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Magnetic resonance imaging of the pelvis and femur was ordered promptly, which revealed findings suggestive of diffuse bilateral myositis and diffuse bone marrow replacing lesions, likely metastasis from her breast cancer (Figures 2 and 3).