ConditionCharacteristics
AmyloidosisHeterogeneous; muscle pseudohypertrophy is rare
Duchenne's muscular dystrophyCalf pseudohypertrophy is typical
HypothyroidismMyalgia without muscular hypertrophy
Inclusion body myositisMuscular hypertrophy is present, but not in the pelvic or scapular girdle
PolymyositisMyalgia without muscular hypertrophy