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- Lower back pain with radiculopathy is often linked to common conditions but can also stem from rare issues that might be missed initially.
- A case study of a 32-year-old male revealed a diagnosis of presacral ganglioneuroma after prolonged pain and symptoms, highlighting the importance of thorough examination.
- The report emphasizes that comprehensive imaging and teamwork between medical professionals are essential for identifying unusual causes of back pain to improve patient care.
Article Abstract
Lower back pain with radiculopathy is a common clinical presentation caused by several conditions, some of which are rare pathologies that could have been overlooked during an initial assessment. This case report presents a patient complaining of chronic lower back pain and radiculopathy who finally received a diagnosis for his presacral ganglioneuroma. This 32-year-old male case illustrates the need to investigate atypical back pain presentations through proper image studies and multidisciplinary collaboration. Broad differential diagnosis helps identify and manage rare underlying causes to avoid poor patient outcomes.
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