title: [A case of thoracic spondylosis presented with an attack of abnormal sensation and hyperhydrosis on the upper back].
abstract: A 23-year-old man presented an attack of abnormal sensation and hyperhydrosis on his upper back when he was tense or took a bath. This presentation continued for a month after commencement of Judo practise. Neurological examination found hyperactivity of bilateral deep tendon reflex alone. Magnetic resonance image demonstrated that the anterior thoracic spinal cord at the Th 4/5, 5/6 and 7/8 level were compressed by a bony spur. In our case, limitation of exercise, and prescription of adenosine triphosphate disodium and vitamin B led to a favourable outcome. Thoracic spondylosis in a young person is rare and there have been no standard protocols for the treatment. Thus, further clinical investigations are warranted.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Self Defense Force Etajima Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan.
authors.forename: Youichi
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Yanagawa
authors.forename: Youichirou
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Shigemitsu
authors.forename: Masatsune
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ogura
authors.forename: Eriya
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Okuda
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001415:Back / Q000294:innervation*; D006801:Humans; D006945:Hyperhidrosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D012678:Sensation Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D013128:Spinal Osteophytosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae