Reversible propriospinal myoclonus due to thoracic disc herniation: long-term follow-up.
PSM is a rare form of myoclonus of spinal origin. The thoracic level is considered as the myoclonic generator in most cases; however, structural abnormality in conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) related to PSM is more rare. We report the case of a 23-year-old man with PSM with ventral thoracic disc herniation confirmed by conventional MRI, which completely resolved after thoracic discectomy. This case indicates that decompressive surgery might be a valid treatment option.
Department of Neurology, Hanyang University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Wooyoung
W
Jang
Joong-Seok
JS
Kim
Jin Young
JY
Ahn
Hee-Tae
HT
Kim
D005073:Evoked Potentials, Somatosensory / Q000502:physiology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D009207:Myoclonus / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011859:Radiography; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013995:Time; D055815:Young Adult