Which clinical sign is a hallmark of 'Steroid Myopathy' associated with high-dose glucocorticoid use?
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Correct answer: Proximal muscle weakness (e.g., difficulty rising from a chair)
Steroid-induced myopathy primarily affects the large proximal muscles of the arms and legs. It is caused by increased protein catabolism and inhibited protein synthesis in skeletal muscle fibers.
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