Lumbar Paraspinal Muscle Fatty Infilteration

Is a Complete Fatty Infilteration of Lumbar Paraspinal Muscles an Indicator to a Serious Pathology: A Case Report

Introducing a unique clinical case of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy associated with LBP that was initially misdiagnosed as non-specific LBP

This case report describes the history, examination findings, and clinical reasoning used for a patient suffering from LBP as a chief complaint. A new sign appeared in MRI, which prompted the author to change the diagnosis process from lower back pain to a mysterious neurological disease, The MRI revealed widespread fat deposit in the lumbar paraspinal muscles. This MRI sign prompted the authors to do more lab investigation, showing a notably elevated level of creatinine phosphokinase (906 u/L). Further clinical examination revealed proximal muscle weakness, winging of scapula and Bilateral LMN facial palsy. Therefore, the patient was ultimately directed to a neurologist who confirmed the diagnosis of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy

Inclusion Criteria:

• experiencing lower back stiffness and a dull back pain

Exclusion Criteria:

• diabetes, heart disease, or muscle disease. any history of previous falls, accidents, surgeries, hospitalizations, and he denied any significant past illnesses, or allergies.