Retrospectively, two subgroups could be identified based on initial clinical presentation and EMG: one subgroup of patients presented with a compression neuropathy and the other subgroup presented with brachial plexus neuritis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

CONCLUSIONS: This is the first reported case of coccidioidomycosis presenting with PNS involvement. [neurology.org]

• Arm Pain

  Acute brachial plexus neuritis is an uncommon disorder characterized by severe shoulder and upper arm pain followed by marked upper arm weakness. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  The typical history is sudden pain followed by marked muscle-weakness and wasting of the shoulder girdle and upper arm. Pain starts suddenly across the top of the shoulder-blade and lasts from a few hours to a fortnight. [shoulderdoc.co.uk]

  Brachial plexus neuritis (BN) is an uncommon disorder characterized by severe shoulder and upper arm pain followed by marked upper arm weakness. [diseasesatoz.com]

  Brachial plexus neuritis is an uncommon pathology characterized by severe shoulder and upper arm pain, followed by upper arm weakness. Brachial plexus neuritis most often affects the dominant shoulder of males. [healio.com]

• Fatigue

  Patients also develop a fatigue of the shoulder, particularly with overhead activities. In the acute phase the condition may resemble an acute frozen shoulder, calcific tendonitis or arthritis. [shoulderdoc.co.uk]

  Long-term pain, fatigue, and impairment in neuralgic amyotrophy. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2009; 90(3):435-9. Milner CS, Kannan K, Iyer VG, Thirkannad SM. [spine-health.com]

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  Long-term pain, fatigue, and impairment in neuralgic amyotrophy. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2009 Mar. 90(3):435-9. [Medline]. Cup EH, Ijspeert J, Janssen RJ, Bussemaker-Beumer C, Jacobs J, Pieterse AJ, et al. [emedicine.medscape.com]

  Long-term pain, fatigue, and impairment in neuralgic amyotrophy. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2009;90:435-439. Schreiber AL, Abramov R, Fried GW, Herbison GJ. Expanding the differential of shoulder pain: Parsonage-Turner syndrome. [rarediseases.org]

• Varicella-Zoster Virus Infection

  1 Visceral disseminated varicella zoster virus infection with brachial plexus neuritis detected by fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography and computed tomography. ( 30879980 ) 2019 2 Chronic Brachial Plexus Neuritis that Developed into Typical [malacards.org]

• Skin Lesion

  We describe a patient with a long history of rhinitis and a recent onset of asthma, who developed purpuric skin lesions, abdominal pain, eosinophilia and brachial neuritis along with evidence of sacral plexus neuropathy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Shoulder Pain

  Brachial plexus neuritis is thought to be an immune mediated inflammatory reaction resulting in acute onset of shoulder pain followed by muscle weakness and wasting. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  DESIGN/METHODS: Case report RESULTS: A 23-year-old right-handed immunocompetent man presented with a 4-month history of right shoulder pain, followed by progressive right arm weakness, wasting and paresthesias. [neurology.org]

  It is researched that some individuals are more susceptible than others due to some genetic predisposition The signs and symptoms of Parsonage-Turner Syndrome include a gradual onset of shoulder pain that may be acute and severe. [dovemed.com]

  Brachial Neuritis is characterized by the acute onset of excruciating unilateral shoulder pain, followed by flaccid paralysis of shoulder and parascapular muscles. [diseasesatoz.com]

  pain. ( 11087188 ) Miller J.D....McDonald T.J. 2000 14 Herpes zoster brachial plexus neuritis. ( 9101105 ) Fabian V.A....Kakulas B.A. 1997 15 Bilateral brachial plexus neuritis following parvovirus B19 and cytomegalovirus infection. ( 9007101 ) Maas [malacards.org]

• Muscle Weakness

  Brachial plexus neuritis is thought to be an immune mediated inflammatory reaction resulting in acute onset of shoulder pain followed by muscle weakness and wasting. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Numbness may occur, depending on the particular nerves affected, and usually is found in the nerve distribution corresponding to the maximal muscle weakness; however, numbness is rarely a prominent complaint. [diseasesatoz.com]

  Clinical features include severe pain in the shoulder region which may be accompanied by MUSCLE WEAKNESS and loss of sensation in the upper extremity. [connects.catalyst.harvard.edu]

  weakness or a slight permanent weakness. [aafp.org]

  After a few weeks the constant pain goes away and is replaced by muscle weakness or atrophy in the upper arm. Brachial Neuritis also goes by the names neuralgia amyotrophy and Parsonage Turner Syndrome. [goldlawfirm.net]

• Right Shoulder Pain

  DESIGN/METHODS: Case report RESULTS: A 23-year-old right-handed immunocompetent man presented with a 4-month history of right shoulder pain, followed by progressive right arm weakness, wasting and paresthesias. [neurology.org]

  The patient is a 43-year-old farmer, shown 6 months after presenting with severe right shoulder pain and weakness. Note severe wasting of the right infraspinatus and deltoid and winging of the scapula. Same patient as above. [emedicine.medscape.com]

• Weakness of the Trapezius Muscle

  Method for detecting weakness in the trapezius muscle. Patient is instructed to abduct the humerus in the frontal plane. [jaoa.org]

• Musculoskeletal Pain

  The fourth section provides in-depth coverage of specific painful conditions—neuropathic pain syndromes, psychological contributions to pain, vascular, cutaneous, and musculoskeletal pains, pain due to cancer, acute pain, pain in special populations, [books.google.com]

• Agalactia

  Immunotherapy. ( 29269655 ) Morishima R....Isozaki E. 2017 3 Brachial Plexus Neuritis Associated With Anti-Programmed Cell Death-1 Antibodies: Report of 2 Cases. ( 30225416 ) Alhammad RM...Klein CJ 2017 4 Brachial Plexus Neuritis Associated With Streptococcus agalactiae [malacards.org]

• Hyporeflexia

  There is hyporeflexia, neurogenic atrophy and loss of sensation. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

  Suspect acute brachial neuritis if patients have severe supraclavicular pain, followed by weakness and hyporeflexia that develop within days and resolve over months. In most cases, do electromyography and MRI or CT. Treat the cause. [merckmanuals.com]

  Clinical examination and follow-up For each patient, motor and reflex neuropathy impairment scores, a linear scale of weakness and hyporeflexia ( Dyck et al., 1980 ) were extracted for the upper and lower limbs at each encounter. [academic.oup.com]

• Limb Weakness

  Its classical presentation involves painful progressive asymmetrical upper limb weakness with sensory abnormalities. [jnnp.bmj.com]

• Flaccid Paralysis of the Upper Extremity

  paralysis of the upper extremity. [meeting.handsurgery.org]

• Cervicobrachial Syndrome

  syndrome 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code Type 2 Excludes cervical disc disorder ( M50.- ) thoracic outlet syndrome ( G54.0 ) Angiospasm (peripheral) (traumatic) (vessel) I73.9 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I73.9 Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified [icd10data.com]

• Monoplegia

  A 78-year-old female with a 3-week history of herpes zoster of the C4, C5, and C6 dermatomes developed left upper arm monoplegia. She died from an acute myocardial infarction. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Workup Laboratory studies are indicated in brachial neuritis only if systemic disease is suspected on clinical grounds. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Clinical Testing and Workup Certain tests such as nerve conduction studies or electromyography can be used to assess the health of muscles and the nerves that control muscles. [rarediseases.org]

• Lymphocytic Infiltrate

  Histology of the brachial plexus showed extensive lymphocytic infiltration, myelin breakdown, and preservation of axons without vasculitis. The cervical spinal cord showed perivascular lymphocytic cuffing and no anterior horn necrosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

If the clinical image and EMG suggest brachial plexus neuritis, a conservative treatment may be more appropriate. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Recommended treatment and care needed for this condition: Specialized tests are necessary to confirm the diagnosis. Patients are under the treatment of neurologists and treatment entails large doses of steroids. Recovery can take up to 6 months. [shoulder.co.za]

Treatment : No specific treatment has yet been proved efficient in Neuralgic Amyotrophy. In the early stages, pain may require treatment. Common pan-killers are usually sufficient. As pain subsides, physiotherapy is recommended. [shoulderdoc.co.uk]

Early intervention is recommended for a good prognosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE. [dovemed.com]

Outcome: The prognosis is generally good, since recovery of strength and sensation usually begins spontaneously, as early as 1 month after symptoms onset, with about 75% of complete recovery within 2 years. [shoulderdoc.co.uk]

More research needs to be conducted to confirm the pathogenesis and etiology of brachial plexus neuritis to further enhance clinicians' knowledge of this condition. [healio.com]

Etiology and Epidemiology Acute brachial plexus neuritis has been recognized as a distinct plexus disorder since the 1940s. [aafp.org]

April 06, 2015 ; 84 (14 Supplement) April 23, 2015 Rahul Shah, Bing Liao, Elena Shanina, Glenn Smith First published April 8, 2015, Abstract OBJECTIVE: To emphasize Coccidioidomycosis as an unusual etiology for brachial plexitis BACKGROUND: Coccidioidomycosis [neurology.org]

They are organised into groups, and further divided into clinical, etiological or histopathological sub-types. [orpha.net]

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[…] attacks resembling brachial plexus neuritis, special facial features, and cleft palate. ( 4428970 ) Erikson A. 1974 23 Canine brachial plexus neuritis: a syndrome resembling serum neuritis in man. ( 4748883 ) Cummings J.F....Washington L.D. 1973 24 Epidemiologic [malacards.org]

Epidemiology Brachial plexitis is more commonly seen in men between 30 and 70 years of age and is bilateral in 10-30% of patients 3. [radiopaedia.org]

[…] indicus Flexor pollicus longus Differential diagnosis: Other involvement of supraclavicular lower plexus Thoracic outlet syndrome, Neurogenic Pancoast syndrome Neuralgic Amyotrophy 10 Nosology: Also called Parsonage-Turner syndrome Brachial Neuritis Epidemiology [neuromuscular.wustl.edu]

Parsonage-Turner syndrome: clinical and epidemiological features from a hand surgeon’s perspective. Hand (N Y). 2016; 11(2):227-31. Complete Listing of References [spine-health.com]

Etiology and Epidemiology Acute brachial plexus neuritis has been recognized as a distinct plexus disorder since the 1940s. [aafp.org]

[…] thoracic nerve - can cause scapular winging suprascapular nerve axillary nerve musculocutaneous nerve radial nerve other: cervical roots, anterior interosseous nerve (AIN), posterior interosseous nerve (PIN), lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve (LABC) pathophysiology [orthobullets.com]

Clinical and pathophysiological concepts of neuralgic amyotrophy. Nat Rev Neurol. 2011;7(6):315-22. Watts G, Falder S, Rea S, Silbert P, Wood F. Parsonage- Turner syndrome in a major burns patient. Burns. 2009;35(7):1038-41. van Alfen N. [revistas.pucsp.br]

• Although the exact pathophysiology is unclear, available evidence points to an autoimmune pathogenesis, superimposed on a mechanically-induced vulnerability of the nerves with an underlying genetic susceptibility. • Diagnosis of the classic form is [medlink.com]

Pathophysiology Brachial neuritis (BN) exists in an inherited and an idiopathic form. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Clinical and pathophysiological concepts of neuralgic amyotrophy. Nat Rev Neurol. 2011;10:315-322. Feinberg JH, Radecki J. Parsonage-Turner syndrome. HSS J. 2010;6:199-205. Van Alfen N, van der Werf SP, van Engelen BG. [rarediseases.org]

[…] individuals may have recurring conditions that may affect the quality of life Please find comprehensive information on Parsonage-Turner Syndrome regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention [dovemed.com]

Prevention Although damage to your brachial plexus often can't be prevented, you can take steps to reduce the risk of complications once an injury has occurred: For yourself. [mayoclinic.org]

Can brachial neuritis be prevented? Experts don’t know how to prevent brachial neuritis. The best thing you can do is avoid arm and shoulder injuries. [marshfieldclinic.org]

The process of the nerve healing itself takes time and your doctor may recommend physical therapy to prevent joint and muscle stiffness. [orthoinfo.aaos.org]