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Topsy-turvy by the Belly Dancer.
Alberto Maud1, Ihtesham A Qureshi1, Salvador Cruz-Flores1
1Neurology department Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 4800 Alberta Avenue El Paso Texas 79905 USA.
Clinical Case Reports
|August 16, 2016
Summary
Abdominal myoclonus requires understanding its causes. A cervical lesion found on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the spine may be unrelated to the abdominal symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Abdominal myoclonus presents a diagnostic challenge.
- Understanding the underlying pathophysiology is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential etiologies of abdominal myoclonus.
- To evaluate the significance of incidental findings in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)-Spine.
Main Methods:
- Case presentation of a patient with abdominal myoclonus.
- Review of diagnostic workup, including MRI-Spine.
Main Results:
- The patient presented with abdominal myoclonus.
- An incidental cervical lesion was identified on MRI-Spine.
Conclusions:
- The pathophysiology of abdominal myoclonus is multifactorial and requires thorough investigation.
- Incidental findings on spinal MRI should be carefully assessed to determine their relevance to the presenting symptoms.
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