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Brachial Plexus Neuropathies  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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)

Entry terms

  • Brachial Plexopathy
  • Brachial Plexus Diseases
  • Brachial Plexus Disorders

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-TV7VRS77-V

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