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

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

Wooyoung Jang  1 , Joong-Seok Kim, Jin Young Ahn, Hee-Tae Kim
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Reversible propriospinal myoclonus due to thoracic disc herniation: long-term follow-up

Wooyoung Jang et al. J Neurol Sci. .

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.

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