Brachial Plexus Neuropathies
| Medical Definition: |
Diseases of the cervical (and first thoracic) roots, nerve trunks, cords, and peripheral nerve components of the BRACHIAL PLEXUS. Clinical manifestations include regional pain, PARESTHESIA; MUSCLE WEAKNESS, and decreased sensation (HYPESTHESIA) in the upper extremity. These disorders may be associated with trauma (including BIRTH INJURIES); THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME; NEOPLASMS; NEURITIS; RADIOTHERAPY; and other conditions. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1351-2) |
| Also Called: |
Erb Paralysis,Klumpke Paralysis,Lower Brachial Plexus Neuropathy,Middle Brachial Plexus Neuropathy,Upper Brachial Plexus Neuropathy |
| Previously Indexed: |
Brachial Plexus (1972-1999),Neuritis (1972-1999),Peripheral Nervous System Diseases (1975-1999) |
Brachial Plexus Neuropathies Categories.
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Brachial Plexus Neuritis - A syndrome associated with inflammation of the BRACHIAL PLEXUS. Clinical features include severe pain in the shoulder region which may be accompanied by MUSCLE WEAKNESS and loss of sensation in the upper extremity. This condition may be associated with VIRUS DISEASES; IMMUNIZATION; SURGERY; heroin use (see HEROIN DEPENDENCE); and other conditions. The term brachial neuralgia generally refers to pain associated with brachial plexus injury. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1355-6) |
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