"Dropped-head" syndrome due to isolated myositis of neck extensor muscles: MRI findings.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
MRI findings of a patient with dropped-head syndrome due to focal myositis of the neck extensor muscles are presented. MRI showed oedematous changes and marked enhancement of the neck extensor muscles. After therapy MRI demonstrated disappearance of the abnormal findings.
Medical subject headings
- Kyphosis
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Muscle Weakness
- Myositis
- Neck Muscles