Parsonage Turner Syndrome

Parsonage-Turner Syndrome, also known as Parsonage-Aldren-Turner Syndrome or neuralgic amyotrophy, is the name given to a set of symptoms resulting from inflammation of unknown etiology of the brachial plexus. (The brachial plexus is a complex network of nerves through which impulses reach the arms, shoulders and chest.)

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Presentation

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.

Prognosis

Despite its wasting and at times long-lasting effects, most cases resolve themselves and recovery is typically complete.

Eponym

It is named for Maurice Parsonage and John Turner.^[1]

References

1. ^ synd/1910 at Who Named It

See also

• Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy