| Parsonage-Turner syndrome | |
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| Classification and external resources | |
The right brachial plexus with its short branches, viewed from in front. |
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| ICD-10 | G54.5 |
| ICD-9 | 353.5 |
| DiseasesDB | 32166 |
| MeSH | D020968 |
Parsonage-Turner syndrome is also known as acute brachial neuropathy and acute brachial radiculitis.[1] Other names used are Parsonage-Aldren-Turner syndrome, neuralgic amyotrophy,[2] brachial neuritis, brachial plexus neuropathy,[3] or brachial plexitis.
The idiopathic[4] syndrome refers to a rare set of symptoms resulting from inflammation of unknown etiology of the brachial plexus.[5] (The brachial plexus is a complex network of nerves through which impulses reach the arms, shoulders and chest.) For a comprehensive overview of neuralgic amyotrophy and its consequences for patients: please see the link to the PDF file at the bottom of this page.
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This syndrome can begin with severe shoulder or arm pain followed by weakness and numbness.[5] Those who suffer from Parsonage-Turner experience acute, sudden-onset pain radiating from the shoulder to the upper arm. Affected muscles become weak and atrophied, and in advanced cases, paralyzed.
MRI may assist in diagnosis.[6]
Despite its wasting and at times long-lasting effects, most cases resolve themselves and recovery is usually good in 18-24 months.
It is named for Maurice Parsonage and John Turner.[7][8]
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