Brachial Plexus Neuropathies

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Is a:
  • Injury or Poisoning
  • Disease or Syndrome
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)
Synonyms:
  • Brachial Plexopathy
  • Brachial Plexus Disease
  • Brachial Plexus Diseases
  • Brachial Plexus Disorder
  • Brachial Plexus Disorders
  • Brachial Plexus Neuropathy
  • Erb Duchenne Paralysis
  • Erb Palsy
  • Erb Paralyses
  • Erb Paralysis
  • Erb's Palsies
  • Erb's Palsy
  • Erb-Duchenne Paralyses
  • Erb-Duchenne Paralysis
  • Erbs Palsy
  • Klumpke Paralyses
  • Klumpke Paralysis
  • Lower Brachial Plexus Neuropathy
  • Middle Brachial Plexus Neuropathy
  • Neuropathies, Brachial Plexus
  • Neuropathy, Brachial Plexus
  • Palsies, Erb's
  • Palsy, Erb's
  • Paralyses, Erb
  • Paralyses, Erb-Duchenne
  • Paralyses, Klumpke
  • Paralysis, Erb
  • Paralysis, Erb-Duchenne
  • Paralysis, Klumpke
  • Plexopathies, Brachial
  • Plexopathy, Brachial
  • Plexus Disease, Brachial
  • Plexus Diseases, Brachial
  • Plexus Disorder, Brachial
  • Plexus Disorders, Brachial
  • Plexus Neuropathies, Brachial
  • Plexus Neuropathy, Brachial
  • Upper Brachial Plexus Neuropathy
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