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Patients presenting with a chin-on-chest deformity, or dropped head syndrome, may
have a diagnosis of isolated neck extensor myopathy (INEM). INEM is a diagnosis
of exclusion occurring primarily in elderly patients. INEM usually has a benign
progression, which may involve the shoulder girdle but does not advance to other
muscle groups. Patients without an inflammatory etiology typically experience
minimal or no recovery of their symptoms. Dropped head syndrome has various
implications on a patient's quality of life and activities of daily living. We
present a unique case of INEM with rapid onset and complete clinical recovery
within a time frame of 4 months. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: V.
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