Acute shoulder-girdle neuralgic amyotrophy (Parsonage-Turner syndrome with saphenous nerve involvement

Acta Neurol Belg. 2011 Dec;111(4):333-6.

Abstract

Parsonage-Turner syndrome (PTS) is a relatively rare cause of upper extremity weakness and pain. There is currently no effective treatment for PTS although corticosteroids are recommended. Here we report the case of a man with acute PTS and exceptional involvement of both saphenous nerves, advantageously treated with intravenous immunoglobulin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brachial Plexus Neuritis / complications*
  • Electromyography
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Neural Conduction / physiology
  • Shoulder*