Journal of neurology
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Journal of neurology · Jan 2010
Review Case ReportsBrachial neuritis caused by varicella-zoster diagnosed by changes in brachial plexus on MRI.
Brachial neuritis is a rare disorder affecting the brachial plexus. It is characterized by the acute onset of shoulder and arm pain followed by weakness, sensory loss and atrophy. ⋯ We present a case of a patient who had brachial neuritis preceded by varicella zoster infection. This was supported by MRI which showed abnormal signal consistent with inflammatory changes in the brachial plexus.