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[Possible diagnostic error of "Bechterew disease"]
Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Rigid spine syndrome, a rare muscular dystrophy subtype, can mimic ankylosing spondylitis with back pain and limited spinal motion. This case highlights the importance of considering muscular dystrophy in patients with suspected inflammatory conditions but lacking typical radiological findings.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Rheumatology
- Genetics
Background:
- A 41-year-old male presented with widespread spinal stiffness and intermittent claudication.
- Initial diagnosis was ankylosing spondylitis, based on clinical presentation.
- The patient had a 13-year disease history with no radiological evidence of ankylosing spondylitis.