Abstract
We report a 15-day-old neonate with a brachial plexus neuropathy diagnosed as neuralgic amyotrophy concomitant with an osteomyelitis of the ipsilateral humerus. She was treated with intravenous antibiotics and oral dexamethasone and improved dramatically within days.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / administration & dosage
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use*
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Brachial Plexus / microbiology
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Brachial Plexus / pathology*
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Brachial Plexus Neuritis / diagnosis
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Brachial Plexus Neuritis / drug therapy*
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Brachial Plexus Neuritis / pathology
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Dexamethasone / administration & dosage
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Dexamethasone / therapeutic use*
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Female
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Humans
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Humerus / pathology
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Humerus / physiopathology
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Infant
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Osteomyelitis / complications
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Osteomyelitis / drug therapy*
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Dexamethasone