Diaphragmatic paralysis caused by cervical spondylosis. Case report.
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Abstract
The authors describe a rare case of diaphragmatic paralysis caused by cervical spondylosis. A 64-year-old man presented with dyspnea as well as cervical radicular pain and left-sided upper-extremity motor weakness. Chest radiography revealed elevation of both sides of the diaphragm. All symptoms were ameliorated immediately after cervical laminoplasty, and spirometry revealed improvement of ventilatory function 6 months after surgery. Cervical spondylosis should be considered a factor that can cause respiratory dysfunction.
Medical subject headings
- Respiratory Paralysis
- Spinal Osteophytosis
Anatomy
- cervical spine