Brachial plexus neuritis

Brachial plexus neuritis

Definition

An inflammatory process affecting the brachial plexus. It results in severe pain in the upper extremity and shoulder, upper arm weakness and loss of sensation in the upper arm.

Also known as brachial nerve plexus neuritis, neuritis of brachial nerve plexus — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Nervous system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
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Peripheral nervous system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
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