Polyfibromyositis

Polyfibromysosis is a rare disease of unknown etiology, manifested by gradually increasing progressive weakness in the limbs in the absence of symptoms of muscle atrophy in them. It is characterized by inflammation of the soft tissues and a variety of symptoms, including dry skin, poor hair growth, muscle and joint pain, and thinning of tissue in other areas of the body, such as the face and chest. These symptoms may last from several months to several years and then slowly subside. In general, polyfibromysosis can lead to deformities of the hands and fingers, as well as decreased lung function. Treatment for polyfibromyositis depends on the severity of the disease and may include immunomodulatory drugs, lifestyle modifications, and sometimes a bone marrow transplant. Although this is not a malignant disease, it does not improve life expectancy.