Upper Brachial Plexus Neuropathy Definition in Medical Conditions Dictionary

Upper Brachial Plexus Neuropathy:

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)

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Brachial Plexus Neuritis
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Upper Brachial Plexus Neuropathy Definition

Terms Related to Upper Brachial Plexus Neuropathy

Brachial Plexus Neuritis

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Brachial Neuritis

Naffziger Syndrome

Thoracic Outlet Nerve Compression Syndrome

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