Abstract:Statement of Significance: We report the case of a 76-year-old Spanish-speaking patient with a three-year history of statin induced immune-mediated necrotizing myositis (IMNM) who presented with worsening symptoms and increasing creatinine kinase levels despite escalating treatment strategies. IMNM is a rare and challenging diagnosis. This case report details a myositis flare refractory to first and second-line therapies. Our report also examines limited English proficiency as a structural barrier to care in t… Show more
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