Population
35 children (27 boys) with suspected acute viral myositis, median age 7 years
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
median 30 days
Key result
Acute viral myositis typically presented with calf pain (80%) and elevated CPK (5507±9180 U/L), with complete laboratory recovery occurring in a median of 30 days.
Authors
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May support conservative management in typical pediatric cases; leaves open need for prospective validation of recovery timelines.
Observational (n=35)
Acute viral myositis in children presents with typical respiratory and musculoskeletal symptoms and significantly elevated muscle enzymes, with a self-limited course and complete laboratory recovery typically within 30 days.
Cardin et al. (2015) conducted an observational in Acute viral myositis (n=35). Acute viral myositis typically presented with calf pain (80%) and elevated CPK (5507±9180 U/L), with complete laboratory recovery occurring in a median of 30 days.