Neuralgic amyotrophy revealed by diaphragmatic palsy

Neuralgic amyotrophy is considered to be a form of mononeuropathy multiplex which generally involves the nerves of the upper limbs. We describe four cases of neuralgic amyotrophy revealed by dyspnea due to phrenic nerve involvement, with asymptomatic motor deficit in the upper part of the brachial p...

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Published inRevue neurologique Vol. 168; no. 2; pp. 177 - 180
Main Authors Grini-Mazouzi, M, Juntas Morales, R
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published France 01.02.2012
Subjects
Brachial Plexus Neuritis - complications
Brachial Plexus Neuritis - diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Respiratory Paralysis - complications
Respiratory Paralysis - diagnosis
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Summary:Neuralgic amyotrophy is considered to be a form of mononeuropathy multiplex which generally involves the nerves of the upper limbs. We describe four cases of neuralgic amyotrophy revealed by dyspnea due to phrenic nerve involvement, with asymptomatic motor deficit in the upper part of the brachial plexus. Phrenic nerve involvement revealed by dyspnea is rare. Associated with neurologic signs, the diagnosis is evocative. In case of an isolated attack, the key to diagnosis is the electromyographic exam.
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ISSN:0035-3787
DOI:10.1016/j.neurol.2011.04.007