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- $Subject{Parsonnage-Turner Syndrome Brachial Neuritis Brachial Plexus Neuritis
- Idiopathic Brachial Plexus Neuropathy Neuralgic Amyotrophy Peripheral
- Neuropathy Lyme Disease Rheumatoid Arthritis}
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- Copyright (C) 1990 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
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- Parsonnage-Turner Syndrome
-
- ** IMPORTANT **
- It is possible that the main title of the article (Parsonnage-Turner
- Syndrome) is not the name you expected. Please check the SYNONYM listing to
- find the alternate names and disorder subdivisions covered by this article.
-
- Synonyms
-
- Brachial Neuritis
- Brachial Plexus Neuritis
- Idiopathic Brachial Plexus Neuropathy
- Neuralgic Amyotrophy
-
- Information on the following diseases can be found in the Related
- Disorders section of this report:
-
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Lyme Disease
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
-
- General Discussion
-
- ** REMINDER **
- The information contained in the Rare Disease Database is provided for
- educational purposes only. It should not be used for diagnostic or treatment
- purposes. If you wish to obtain more information about this disorder, please
- contact your personal physician and/or the agencies listed in the "Resources"
- section of this report.
-
- Parsonnage-Turner Syndrome is a common inflammation of a group of nerves
- that control and supply the muscles of the chest, arm, forearm and hand
- (brachial plexus).
-
- Symptoms
-
- Parsonnage-Turner Syndrome is characterized by severe neck and shoulder pain
- in the area above the collarbone (supraclavicular). This pain may radiate
- down the arm and into the hand. There can be muscle weakness, wasting
- (atrophy) and numbness (hyperesthesia) which can affect one or both sides of
- the body. People with this disorder usually recover within a few months
- although symptoms can last a couple of years. Recovery is usually complete.
-
- Causes
-
- The exact cause of Parsonnage-Turner Syndrome is not known. This disorder
- may occur following an injection (tetanus, diphtheria or allergy), surgery or
- infection with Lyme Disease. Some scientists believe that it may be an
- autoimmune disorder. Autoimmune disorders are caused when the body's natural
- defenses (antibodies, lymphocytes, etc.), against invading organisms suddenly
- begin to attack healthy tissue.
-
- Affected Population
-
- Parsonnage-Turner Syndrome can affect anyone, but is seen most often in young
- adult males.
-
- Related Disorders
-
- Symptoms of the following disorders can be similar to those of Parsonnage-
- Turner Syndrome. Comparisons may be useful for a differential diagnosis:
-
- Peripheral Neuropathy is a syndrome characterized by sensory, motor,
- reflex and blood vessel (vasomotor) symptoms. These symptoms can occur
- singly or in any combination. (For more information on this disorder, choose
- "Peripheral Neuropathy" as your search term in the Rare Disease Database.)
-
- Lyme Disease is a tick-transmitted inflammatory disorder characterized by
- an early focal lesion, and subsequently a growing red area on the skin
- (erythema chronicum migrans or ECM). The disorder may be followed weeks
- later by joint pain resembling arthritis and neurological or heart
- abnormalities. (For more information on this disorder, choose "Lyme" as your
- search term in the Rare Disease Database).
-
- Rheumatoid Arthritis is a common disease that affects the joints. The
- exact cause is unknown although it is believed to be an autoimmune disorder.
- It is characterized by a loss of appetite, extreme fatigue and joint pain
- with deformities. The location of painful joints may change (migration).
- Very often more than one joint is affected. Pain, early morning stiffness,
- aching joints chiefly in the hands, knees, feet, jaw and spine occur. Once
- affected, a joint may remain painful for a long time and eventually become
- deformed. (For more information on this disorder, choose "Arthritis" as your
- search term in the Rare Disease Database.)
-
- Therapies: Standard
-
- Most patients with Parsonnage-Turner Syndrome will recover without any
- treatment. Physical therapy or surgery may be helpful for some people with
- this disorder. Other treatment is symptomatic and supportive.
-
- Therapies: Investigational
-
- This disease entry is based upon medical information available through July
- 1990. Since NORD's resources are limited, it is not possible to keep every
- entry in the Rare Disease Database completely current and accurate. Please
- check with the agencies listed in the Resources section for the most current
- information about this disorder.
-
- Resources
-
- For more information on Parsonnage-Turner Syndrome, please contact:
-
- National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
- P.O. Box 8923
- New Fairfield, CT 06812-1783
- (203) 746-6518
-
- The National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information
- Clearinghouse (NIAMS)
- Box AMS
- Bethesda, MD 20892
- (301) 495-4484
-
- References
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- INTERNAL MEDICINE, 2nd Ed.: Jay H. Stein, ed.-in-chief; Little, Brown and
- Co., 1987. Pp. 2237.
-
- THE MERCK MANUAL, 15th Ed.: Robert Berkow, M.D., ed.-in-chief; Merck,
- Sharp & Dohme Laboratories., 1987. Pp. 1442.
-
- POSTPARTUM IDIOPATHIC BRACHIAL NEURITIS. D. Dimitru, et al.; OBSTET
- GYNECOL (March 1989, issue 73 (3)). Pp. 473-475.
-
- BRACHIAL NEURITIS INVOLVING THE BILATERAL PHRENIC NERVES. N. Walsh, et
- al.; ARCH PHYS MED REHABIL (January 1987, issue 68 (1)). Pp. 46-48.
-
- BRACHIAL PLEXUS NEUROPATHY. ASSOCIATION WITH DESENSITIZING ANTIALLERGY
- INJECTIONS. E. Wolpow; JAMA (November 10, 1975, issue 234 (6)). Pp. 1214-
- 1217.
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- SURGERY FOR LESIONS OF THE BRACHIAL PLEXUS. D. Kline, et al.; ARCH
- NEUROL (February 1986 issue 43 (2)). Pp. 170-181.
-
- BRACHIAL NEURITIS. L. Dillin, et al.; J BONE JOINT SURG [AM]. (July
- 1985 issue 67 (6)). Pp. 878-883.
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- HYPERTROPHIC BRACHIAL PLEXUS NEURITIS: A PATHOLOGICAL STUDY OF TWO CASES.
- M. Cusiamano, et al.; ANN NEUROL (November 1988, issue 24 (5)). Pp. 615-622.
-
- INJURY TO THE BRACHIAL PLEXUS DURING PUTTI-PLATT AND BRISTOW PROCEDURES.
- A REPORT OF EIGHT CASES. R. Richards, et al.; AM J SPORTS MED (July-August
- 1987, issue 15 (4)). Pp. 374-380.
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