Lumbar disc herniation in three patients with cystic fibrosis: a case series

To date, lumbar disc herniation has not been reported in the context of cystic fibrosis even though back pain and musculoskeletal problems are very common in patients with cystic fibrosis. We report on three patients with cystic fibrosis who experienced lumbar disc herniation in the course of their...

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Published in:Journal of medical case reports 2011-09, Vol.5 (1), p.440-440, Article 440
Main Authors: Denne, Christian, Vogl-Voswinckel, Anna E, Wurmser, Harald, Steinborn, Marc, Spaeth, Manfred, Gruebl, Armin, Burdach, Stefan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Backache
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
Cystic fibrosis
Diagnosis
Risk factors
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Summary:To date, lumbar disc herniation has not been reported in the context of cystic fibrosis even though back pain and musculoskeletal problems are very common in patients with cystic fibrosis. We report on three patients with cystic fibrosis who experienced lumbar disc herniation in the course of their disease at ages 19 to 21 years (a 22-year-old Caucasian man, a 23-year-old Caucasian man, and a 21-year-old Caucasian woman). Our third patient eventually died because of her deteriorated pulmonary situation, which was influenced by the lumbar disc herniation as it was not possible for her to perform pulmonary drainage techniques properly because of the pain. Lumbar disc herniation can lead to a vicious cycle for patients with cystic fibrosis as it may promote pulmonary infections. This report highlights the need to investigate patients correctly.
ISSN:1752-1947
1752-1947
DOI:10.1186/1752-1947-5-440