Reversible propriospinal myoclonus due to thoracic disc herniation: long-term follow-up

J Neurol Sci. 2012 Feb 15;313(1-2):32-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jns.2011.09.036. Epub 2011 Oct 20.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Evoked Potentials, Somatosensory / physiology
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Intervertebral Disc Displacement / complications
  • Intervertebral Disc Displacement / diagnostic imaging*
  • Intervertebral Disc Displacement / physiopathology
  • Male
  • Myoclonus / complications
  • Myoclonus / diagnostic imaging*
  • Myoclonus / physiopathology
  • Radiography
  • Thoracic Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging*
  • Time
  • Young Adult