Unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis in a diabetic patient: A rare cause of dyspnea
TURKISH JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Basım Tarihi: 2025
- Doi Numarası: 10.5606/tftrd.2026.16813
- Dergi Adı: TURKISH JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
- Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Diaphragmatic paralysis is a rare cause of dyspnea, often resulting from trauma or neuropathic conditions. Although uncommon, diabetic neuropathy can involve the phrenic nerve. Herein, we presented a case of unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis in a 62-year-old male with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus. Diagnosis was confirmed by phrenic nerve conduction studies and dynamic ultrasonography. Elevated hemoglobin A1c was noted, with no other identifiable cause. Glycemic control was prioritized in management. This case highlights the importance of considering phrenic nerve involvement in diabetic patients with unexplained dyspnea and underscores ultrasonography's diagnostic value in such cases.