Although diabetic thoracic radiculopathy (also called thoracoabdominal or truncal neuropathy) is now a well-recognized form of diabetic neuropathy, abdominal pain caused by diabetic thoracic radiculopathy is uncommon. We report a case of diabetic thoracic radiculopathy who had extensive gastrointestinal studies because of the upper abdominal pain as an unusual presenting symptom. EMG findings and the therapeutic response are also discussed.

Keywords :Diabetic thoracic radiculopathy, Rectus abdominis