Presentation
MRI to rule out diaphragmatic palsy in a patient with a history of myofascial pain syndrome.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Normal diaphragmatic functional MRI
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Normal diaphragmatic heights and excursions.
There are no paradoxical diaphragmatic movements.
There is no diaphragmatic motion or shape abnormality during passive inspiration and expiration.
There are no abnormalities either during forced breathing (active inspiration and expiration).
There is no diaphragmatic hernia. No scoliosis.
Case Discussion
This is an example of a normal diaphragmatic functional MRI.