A splenic cyst causing a viscerosomatic reflex in the thoracic spine. A case report

Musculoskeletal pain in the thoracic spine is a common complaint and often seen in the osteopathic clinic. An underlying cause may be pain originating from an internal organ referring to the segmental related somatic structures, i.e. a viscerosomatic reflex. A splenic cyst causing a viscerosomatic reflex in the thoracic spine is a rare but serious differential diagnosis for thoracic musculoskeletal pain that may be identified during routine osteopathic assessment and treatment.
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Source Type: research