Evidence map›Paper›PMID 24343110›Full record

ReviewDer Nervenarzt2014

[Differential diagnostics of diseases of the brachial plexus].

C Ritter, G Wunderlich, S Macht, M Schroeter, G R Fink, H C Lehmann

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Review in Der Nervenarzt, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed, 1 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

C RitterKlinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Universitätsklinikum Köln, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Köln, Deutschland.
G Wunderlich
S Macht
M Schroeter
G R Fink
H C Lehmann
University Hospital Cologne · DEKlinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie · DE

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Progressive, atrophic, asymmetrically distributed flaccid paresis of arm and hand muscles represents a frequent symptom of neuromuscular diseases that can be attributed to injury of the arm nerves, the plexus or the cervical roots. A timely and exact diagnosis is mandatory; however, the broad spectrum of differential diagnoses often represents a diagnostic challenge. A large variety of neuromuscular disorders need to be considered, encompassing autoimmune mediated inflammatory neuropathic conditions, such as multifocal motor neuropathy, as well as chronic degenerative and nerve compression disorders. This review provides an overview of the most frequent disorders of the upper plexus and cervical roots and summarizes the characteristic clinical features as well as electrodiagnostic and laboratory test results. In addition the diagnostic value of magnetic resonance imaging and sonography is discussed.

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Diagnostic Techniques, NeurologicalBrachial Plexus NeuropathiesDiagnosis, DifferentialHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingUltrasonography

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PMID24343110
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