Abstract

Rigid Spine Syndrome: A Clinical Symptom Encompassing Various Aethiologies

Highlights

  • IntroductionThe rigid spine syndrome (R.S.S.) is a unusual muscular disorder first defined in 1965 by Dubowitz [1,2] and later described by several others

  • The rigid spine syndrome (R.S.S.) is a unusual muscular disorder first defined in 1965 by Dubowitz [1,2] and later described by several others. It is a rare manifestation which typical features include a reduction of the spine flexion and fibrous degeneration of axial muscles

  • Immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy were normal. This is the first report of a R.S.S. associated with pseudohypoparathyroidism

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Summary

Introduction

The rigid spine syndrome (R.S.S.) is a unusual muscular disorder first defined in 1965 by Dubowitz [1,2] and later described by several others. It is a rare manifestation which typical features include a reduction of the spine flexion and fibrous degeneration of axial muscles. Raised levels of C.K are frequently observed in R.S.S. associated with muscle disorders. An increase of CK, most probably due to leakage of intracellular enzyme has been observed in miscellaneous conditions presenting hypocalcemia as well (ref ). The unique case of pseudohypoparathyroidism associated with R.S.S. further clarify the different mechanisms which may lead to increased C.K level

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