Thoracolumbar Paraspinal Myonecrosis after Aortic Dissection.
10.13004/kjnt.2017.13.2.180
- Author:
Sung Min KIM
1
;
Ki Chang LEE
;
Sung Hwa PAENG
;
Se Yeong PYO
;
Yong Tae JUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea. mooseong777@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Aortic dissection;
Back pain;
Myonecrosis
- MeSH:
Back Muscles;
Back Pain;
Compartment Syndromes;
Humans;
Muscles;
Rare Diseases
- From:Korean Journal of Neurotrauma
2017;13(2):180-182
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Thoracolumbar paraspinal myonecrosis can be developed with various etiologies. It can induce compartment syndrome of spinal muscles and cause elevated pressure on back muscles, resulting in severe back pain. Thoracolumbar paraspinal myonecrosis is a very rare disease. There are only a few studies about paraspinal myonecrosis. Here we report a case of a spontaneous thoracolumbar paraspinal myonecrosis in a patient who had asymptomatic abdominal aortic dissection. Through this case, etiologies, clinical features, radiologic findings, and treatment options for thoracolumbar paraspinal myonecrosis are discussed.
