A cross-sectional study to assess the cutaneous manifestations in patients with spinal abnormalities on magnetic resonance imaging : exploring the skin - spine axis

During development of organs, skin and the spine share a common embryological origin. There are multiple conditions of  nerve impingement such as notalgia  paresthetica , brachioradial pruritus in which patients can present with localized pruritus. Neuropathic itch is the sensation of pruritus resulting from neural dysfunction which can be localized or generalised. Compression of spinal cord can also present with neuropathic itch. This study aims to describe the skin changes seen in patients with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showing spinal abnormalities. Patients  who are meeting the inclusion criteria will be explained about the procedure and informed contest will be taken. Data will be collected according to case sheet and examination for skin changes and other findings will be done. The changes in skin and spinal abnormalities will be assessed in detail for their type, extent, severity, grading. Few patients who visit dermatology opd with potential neuropathic cutaneous changes will undergo MRI evaluation.  Data collected will be stored in password protected system and confidentiality will be maintained. The data will be statistically analysed