Author:
Narra Ramakrishna,Kamaraju Suseel Kumar
Abstract
Background:
Proximal “Hirayama” disease (PHD) is characterized by proximal upper extremity atrophy. It is a rare variant of Hirayama disease (HD) which involves the proximal upper limb. Recognition of PHD’s unique magnetic resonance (MR) findings is critical as the treatment options differ versus classical HD.
Case Description:
A 17-year-old male presented with gradual progressive upper extremity weakness and atrophy. On MR, PHD was demonstrated by C4-C5 kyphosis with a posterior epidural soft-tissue mass compressing the C4-C5 cord resulting in gliosis. As the patient declined surgery, he was followed for 1 year with a cervical collar during which time his deficit stabilized.
Conclusion:
PHD, characterized by proximal upper extremity weakness and atrophy, has characteristic MR findings of kyphosis associated with cord compression and ischemia/gliosis. Select patients as the one we described who decline surgery may stabilize radiographically and clinically with the protracted utilization of a cervical collar.
Subject
Neurology (clinical),Surgery
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