NEURALGIC AMYOTROPHY
\njuːɹˈald͡ʒɪk ˈamɪˌɒtɹəfi], \njuːɹˈaldʒɪk ˈamɪˌɒtɹəfi], \n_j_uː_ɹ_ˈa_l_dʒ_ɪ_k ˈa_m_ɪ__ˌɒ_t_ɹ_ə_f_i]\
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A syndrome associated with inflammation of the BRACHIAL PLEXUS. Clinical features include severe pain in the shoulder region which may be accompanied by MUSCLE WEAKNESS and loss of sensation in the upper extremity. This condition may be associated with VIRUS DISEASES; IMMUNIZATION; SURGERY; heroin use (see HEROIN DEPENDENCE); and other conditions. The term brachial neuralgia generally refers to pain associated with brachial plexus injury. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1355-6)
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