Tumoral calcinosis is a rare tumoral calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition disease which presents as periarticular soft tissue calcification. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Results: The patient had an NMO flare constituting Myeloradiculopathy, a rare presentation of NMOSD. She received Plasmapharesis with near complete resolution of her symptoms. Conclusions: Myeloradiculopathy is an uncommon presentation of NMO. [n.neurology.org]

• Lower Extremity Pain

  Pseudoclaudication, a characteristic symptom, is uni- or bilateral buttock or lower-extremity pain and/or numbness on walking, which may be relieved by resting, sitting, and bending forward. [consultant360.com]

• Sputum

  Ziehl-Neilson staining of the sputum confirmed the presence of acid and alcohol fast bacilli. HIV antibody test was negative. Treatment was started with rifampicin, isoniazid, and pyrazinamide. [thorax.bmj.com]

• Abdominal Pain

  Henoch-Schonlein Purpura Diagnosis and Treatment The diagnosis of HSP may be clear when the typical rash, arthritis, and abdominal pain are present. [webmd.com]

  Most adults experience symptoms including: nausea, poor appetite, abdominal pain, fatigue, jaundice (yellow eyes and skin), and dark urine. Although the symptoms resolve over several weeks, fatigue can be prolonged. [instagramwebs.com]

  Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) has been used on an experimental basis to treat some children with severe abdominal pain associated with HSP. [rarediseases.org]

  Henoch-Schonlein purpura can also cause abdominal pain and aching joints. Rarely, serious kidney damage can occur. Henoch-Schonlein purpura can affect anyone, but it's most common in children between the ages of 2 and 6. [mayoclinic.org]

  If the clinical picture is suggestive of Henoch Schonlein purpura (purpura on the lower limbs and buttocks in a well child, with or without arthritis or abdominal pain), treat as per HSP guideline Petechiae in well children due to mechanical causes Children [rch.org.au]

• Back Pain

  pain and bilateral buttock and leg pain. [orthobullets.com]

  Patients will frequently report moderate-to-severe back pain as a part of their initial symptomatology. [consultant360.com]

  Most patients with vertebral involvement present with back pain, leg weakness and a gibbus deformity. [nature.com]

• Bilateral Leg Weakness

  Within a week she was readmitted with band-like thoracic pain associated with urinary incontinence, paraesthesiae in the legs, and worsening bilateral leg weakness such that she was unable to walk. [thorax.bmj.com]

• Bilateral Arm Weakness

  There were three subsequent neurological relapses over the next 14 months, the second of which caused bilateral arm weakness and an episode of acute respiratory failure requiring six weeks' mechanical ventilation. [thorax.bmj.com]

• Unable to Walk

  Within a week she was readmitted with band-like thoracic pain associated with urinary incontinence, paraesthesiae in the legs, and worsening bilateral leg weakness such that she was unable to walk. [thorax.bmj.com]

  Positive serology for Campylobacter jejuni, cytomegalovirus (CMV), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), or Mycoplasma pneumoniae is more frequently associated with the severe form of the disease (unable to walk at the nadir). 30 While the sequence of pathophysiologic [consultant360.com]

  […] to walk without assistance Grade 5 Wheelchair or bedbound Based on gait and ambulatory function Ranawat Classification Class I Pain, no neurologic deficit Class II Subjective weakness, hyperreflexia, dyssthesias Class IIIA Objective weakness, long tract [orthobullets.com]

• Involuntary Movements

  It is likely that the late-onset myelopathy is linked to continuous torsion, compression and 'wear and tear' of the cervical spinal cord, induced by the involuntary movements. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  It is likely that the late-onset myelopathy is linked to continuous torsion, compression and ‘wear and tear’ of the cervical spinal cord, induced by the involuntary movements. [karger.com]

• Positive Romberg Sign

  The physical examination revealed loss of straight leg raise, hyperreflexia of his right upper limb, decreased sensation of his right lower limb, and a positive Romberg's sign. [journals.sagepub.com]

• Soft Tissue Calcification

  Tumoral calcinosis is a rare tumoral calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition disease which presents as periarticular soft tissue calcification. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Mycobacterium Kansasii

  We report two cases of disabling myelopathy in association with pulmonary infection by Mycobacterium kansasii and Mycobacterium malmoense; the myelopathy is presumed to be a para-infectious phenomenon. ID: 4108158 [research.ed.ac.uk]

  Mycobacterium malmoense Mycobacterium kansasii myelopathy View Full Text Statistics from Altmetric.com Mycobacterium malmoense Mycobacterium kansasii myelopathy Approximately 50 species within the genusMycobacterium exist naturally in the environment: [thorax.bmj.com]

This treatment protocol delivered rapid clinical benefits and long-term tumor control demonstrating the viability of SRS in the treatment of this difficult and rare condition. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

One trial (68 patients with mild functional deficit associated with cervical myelopathy) found no significant differences between surgery and conservative treatment in three years following treatment. [cochrane.org]

However, most of the previous studies tend to justify patients, prognosis in a single dimension. [clinicaltrials.gov]

No evidence of any complications associated with irradiation was apparent, and the patient continued to demonstrate a positive prognosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Author/year Number of cases Age/sex Presenting symptom/signs Location Diagnostic modality Treatment Prognosis follow-up period Associated condition Takano et al., 1992 1 72/m Spastic paraparesis, 1 yr bilat. [hindawi.com]

Spinal lesions in SAPHO syndrome are described in 50[percnt] of the cases but generally show a good prognosis and rarely cause neurological deterioration. [neurology.org]

Such characteristic similarities in both clinical and radiologic features are important in considering the etiology of calcification of the cervical ligamenta flawa. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It brings together information on all aspects of OPLL - epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment - with contributions by Japanese researchers and surgeons, including members of the Ministry of Health and Welfare Investigation Committee, and by [books.google.com]

Work up for other etiologies was negative. Results: The patient had an NMO flare constituting Myeloradiculopathy, a rare presentation of NMOSD. She received Plasmapharesis with near complete resolution of her symptoms. [n.neurology.org]

[…] facet joint.1 It is internally lined with a pseudostratified columnar cell layer and contains clear fluid based on histologic analysis.2 Symptomatic synovial cysts are much more commonly located in the lumbar spine compared with the cervical spine.3 The etiology [journals.sagepub.com]

The characteristics of the virus, its epidemiology and the diag nosis and management of the various forms of infection are all considered. [books.google.ro]

It brings together information on all aspects of OPLL - epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment - with contributions by Japanese researchers and surgeons, including members of the Ministry of Health and Welfare Investigation Committee, and by [books.google.com]

Each chapter begins with a shot historical account of the disease, followed by a critical evaluation of the epidemiological and/or hospital based data. This is then compared with the data of other global populations. [books.google.de]

Summary Epidemiology SHP usually affects children and is rare in adults. Annual incidence in children is estimated at between 1/6,660 and 1/4,880, whereas it is estimated at around 1/1,000,000 in adults. The male-to-female ratio is 1.5:1. [orpha.net]

View Article PubMed Google Scholar Baptiste DC, Fehlings MG: Pathophysiology of cervical myelopathy. Spine J. 2006, 6: 190S-197S. 10.1016/j.spinee.2006.04.024. [bmcmusculoskeletdisord.biomedcentral.com]

The characteristic bilateral occurrence and associated cervical subluxation at the involved segment supported the degenerative pathophysiology in the cyst. Conflicts of Interest The authors declare no conflicts of interest regarding this manuscript. [hindawi.com]

Pathophysiology Cervical spondylosis is the result of disk degeneration. As disks age, they fragment, lose water, and collapse. Initially, this starts in the nucleus pulposus. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Etiology and pathophysiology: The primary event is a progressive decrease in the degree of hydration resulting in loss of disc height, disc fibrosis and annular weakening. [thamburaj.com]

Welcome to PT 635 Pathophysiology of Complex Patient Problems This is a wiki created by and for the students in the School of Physical Therapy at Bellarmine University in Louisville KY. [physio-pedia.com]

Chapter 69 Surrogate Markers of Antiretroviral Efficacy 826 Overcoming Barriers to Providing ARV Therapy in ResourceLimited Settings 831 Chapter 71 Antiretroviral Drugs for HIV Prevention 836 Chapter 72 Acute HIV Infection 843 Chapter 73 Opportunistic [books.google.ro]

[…] in 19% of 84 cases of post-traumatic cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea in one series.1 In the less common "spontaneous" CSF leaks, the incidence of meningitis is uncertain, since only a few isolated cases have been reported.2,3 Consequently, the prevention [jamanetwork.com]

In order to prevent damage to the spinal cord, the instrumentation should be completed before the laminectomy. [bmcmusculoskeletdisord.biomedcentral.com]

Getting prompt treatment will help prevent any potential complications. [healthline.com]