Lumbar Back Pain and Impaired Vision - an Alarming Differential Diagnosis

Praxis (Bern 1994). 2021;110(4):221-224. doi: 10.1024/1661-8157/a003629.ABSTRACTLumbar Back Pain and Impaired Vision - an Alarming Differential Diagnosis Abstract. Aortic dissection is much less common than other causes of back pain, yet associated with a high mortality. Despite major advances in noninvasive imaging, the correct diagnosis is made in less than half of the cases. End-organ malperfusion can lead to a broad spectrum of symptoms making diagnosis difficult. This clinical case illustrates the importance of a careful history and thorough clinical examination, as well as noninvasive imaging without delay in order to improve the prognosis and chances of survival.PMID:33726519 | DOI:10.1024/1661-8157/a003629
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