Atypical presentation of tight filum terminale with thoracic disc herniation: a case report.

Christine E MacBrayneHidetoshi NojiriSatoru OkadaKiichi MitsumotoKosuke UemuraToshio Naito

Published in: Journal of medical case reports (2024)

This case underlines the importance of including tight filum terminale as a differential diagnosis in cases of unexplained upper or lower extremity pain. Primary care practitioners, particularly those managing undefined symptoms, should consider tight filum terminale in their diagnostic approach.

Keyphrases

primary care
blood brain barrier
chronic pain
spinal cord
general practice
pain management
neuropathic pain
case report
sleep quality
depressive symptoms