Multiple Sclerosis Presenting with Parsonage–Turner Syndrome: A Case Report. Issue 4 (December 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Duman, Iltekin; Guvenc, Inanc; Tezel, Kutay; Aydemir, Koray
• Is Part Of: Journal of musculoskeletal pain. Volume 21:Issue 4(2013)
• Page Start: 361
• Page End: 364
• Publication Date: 2013-12
• Subjects: Nonarticular rheumatism -- Periodicals; Myalgia -- Periodicals; Pain -- Periodicals; Musculoskeletal system -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.3109/10582452.2013.860938
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1058-2452

Abstract

<abstract> <title>Abstract</title> <p> <bold>Background</bold>: A case of Parsonage–Turner syndrome [PTS] with typical sudden onset of shoulder pain and weakness in shoulder girdle was presented.</p> <p> <bold>Findings</bold>: Electrodiagnostic testing revealed an upper trunk lesion. Further diagnostic steps were pursued because of medical history and additional clinical findings. Hyperintense plaques typical of multiple sclerosis [MS] were revealed by cranial magnetic resonance imaging. Diagnosis of clinically definite MS was establised according to the McDonald criteria.</p> <p> <bold>Conclusions</bold>: A variety of peripheral nervous system pathologies might coexist with MS with unknown binding pathogenesis. This is an unusual case of PTS coexisting with MS as the presenting symptom.</p> </abstract>