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Problems detected at which level of the thoracic spine could cause a pain that wraps around from back to side to abdomen?
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Thoracic, but...: AnnetteM, The dermatome distribution to the torso and back is from the thoracic spinal cord. If you were to have damage to a nerve innervating this region, then you would likely have sensory deficits in a "ring" all the way around. For instance, T10 damage would distribute sensory changes around the belly button. Still, it is important to rule out other pathology that can mimic these symptoms!
Answered 7/24/2014
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