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http://dx.doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2015.58.5.491

Neuralgic Amyotrophy Manifesting as Mimicking Posterior Interosseous Nerve Palsy  

Yang, Jin Seo (Department of Neurosurgery, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University)
Cho, Yong Jun (Department of Neurosurgery, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University)
Kang, Suk Hyung (Department of Neurosurgery, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University)
Choi, Eun Hi (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University)
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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society / v.58, no.5, 2015 , pp. 491-493 More about this Journal
Abstract
The upper trunk of the brachial plexus is the most common area affected by neuralgic amyotrophy (NA), and paresis of the shoulder girdle muscle is the most prevalent manifestation. Posterior interosseous nerve palsy is a rare presentation in patients with NA. It results in dropped finger on the affected side and may be misdiagnosed as entrapment syndrome or compressive neuropathy. We report an unusual case of NA manifested as PIN palsy and suggest that knowledge of clinical NA phenotypes is crucial for early diagnosis of peripheral nerve palsies.
Keywords
Neuralgic amyotrophy; Brachial plexus neuritis; Posterior interosseous nerve; Entrapment syndrome; Magnetic resonance neurography;
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