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Svaer idiopatisk plexus brachialis neurit hos en 12-årig dreng
Engelsk titel: Severe idiopathic brachial neuritis in a 12-year-old boy Läs online Författare: Höst C ; Skov L Språk: Dan Antal referenser: 4 Dokumenttyp: Fallbeskrivning UI-nummer: 06111321

Tidskrift

Ugeskrift for Laeger 2006;168(45)3920-1 ISSN 0041-5782 E-ISSN 1603-6824 KIBs bestånd av denna tidskrift Denna tidskrift är expertgranskad (Peer-Reviewed)

Sammanfattning

Idiopathic brachial neuritis (IPN) is a clinical entity of unknown cause characterized by sudden onset of pain and weakness with occasional atrophy of the arm muscles. It has rarely been documented in children. Many cases are preceded by upper respiratory tract infections, immunisations or trauma, which has led to speculation about an autoimmune cause. A case of severe IPN in a 12-year-old boy without antecedent events is presented. Diagnostic tests, treatment and prognosis are discussed.