Abstract

LóPEZ ARGUELLES, Julio; ROJAS FUENTES, Joan  and  HERRERA ALONSO, Didiesdle. Unusual Presentation of Parsonage-Turner Syndrome. A Case Report. Medisur [online]. 2011, vol.9, n.6, pp. 576-578. ISSN 1727-897X.

Parsonage-Turner syndrome is the term used to describe a neuritis which includes the brachial plexus and is characterized by severe pain, weakness and amyotrophy. This disorder is more commonly presented in men and, although it can appear at any age, is it extremely common from 20 to 50 years old. Previous records include: nonspecific infection of the upper respiratory airway, flu, bacterial infections, vaccinations, neoplasia, compressive cause, trauma or surgery in the areas near the affected arm or intense exercise. The case of a male, 39 years old patient is described. In this patient, the entity’s presentation was very unusual. An affection of anterior interosseous muscles predominated.

Keywords : brachial plexus neuritis.