Table 1.

Signs, Symptoms and Biochemical and Other Abnormalities Associated with Myopathy in Cushing Syndrome

Symptom	Reference
Self-reported muscle weakness (in 40%–70 %)	[3]
Reduced grip strength	[31]
Prolonged chair rising test time	[31]
Impaired quality of life associated with low muscle strength	[34]
Low serum creatine kinase	[35]
Low plasma myoglobin levels	[35]
Lower IGF1 levels associated with worse myopathy	[63]
Decreased muscle fiber conduction velocity	[36]
Decrease of type 1 and type 2A fibers (11% and 17%)	[36]

IGF1, insulin-like growth factor 1.