Diabetes Induced Bilateral Upper Limb Myonecrosis, an Unusual Complication of Chronic Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus : A Case Report

Abstract

Diabetic myonecrosis, one of the complications of chronic, inadequately controlled diabetes mellitus is seen more commonly in lower extremities and in females. We report a case of diabetic myonecrosis in upper extremities, an underreported complication of diabetes in a male from a tertiary care hospital in Mumbai. Diabetic myonecrosis usually responds to conservative management, but the long-term prognosis of the condition is poor. Identification and correct diagnosis of diabetic myonecrosis is important to avoid wrong treatment which could result in unnecessary complications.