Parsonage-Turner Syndrome rather than Zoster Neuritis

Parsonage-Turner Syndrome rather than Zoster Neuritis

We report the case of an 86-year-old man with acute left shoulder pain, followed by left limb monoparesis and a herpetic rash on the left upper limb and thoracic region. This situation presented a diagnostic challenge because of the simultaneity of symptoms attributable to Parsonage-Turner syndrome...

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Main Authors: Karim Gariani, Michel R. Magistris, Mathieu R. Nendaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2011-07-01
Series:Case Reports in Neurology
Subjects:
Acute brachial plexus neuritis
Differential diagnosis
Electromyography
Herpes zoster neuropathy
Neuralgic amyotrophy
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/330571
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Summary:We report the case of an 86-year-old man with acute left shoulder pain, followed by left limb monoparesis and a herpetic rash on the left upper limb and thoracic region. This situation presented a diagnostic challenge because of the simultaneity of symptoms attributable to Parsonage-Turner syndrome and herpes zoster neuropathy. A detailed clinical history, physical examination and electroneuromyography were essential to distinguish the neurological structures involved and to ascertain the diagnosis.
ISSN:1662-680X

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