Gorham’s Disease in a Patient with Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Gorham’s disease, also known as disappearing bone disease, is a rare condition where bone is replaced by fibrovascular connective tissue. The exact cause is unknown, but it's thought to be related to lymphangiomatosis. A 22-year-old man with a spinal cord injury developed shoulder pain and was diagnosed with Gorham's disease in his clavicle. He was treated with conservative measures like NSAIDs and rest. The patient responded well to conservative treatment and regained functional use of his shoulder. This case highlights the importance of considering rare conditions like Gorham's disease when evaluating shoulder pain in paraplegic patients.

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  A patient with traumatic spinal cord injury developed Gorham's disease in the distal right clavicle, presenting as shoulder pain.
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  Conservative treatment with NSAIDs and rest resulted in a good functional outcome for the patient, with resolution of pain and regained shoulder use.
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  The case emphasizes the importance of considering Gorham's disease in the differential diagnosis of shoulder pain in paraplegic patients.