Neurological and Dexterity Assessments in a Woman with Radiation‐Induced Brachial Plexopathy After Breast Cancer. (23rd June 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Harris, Susan R.; Tugwell, Karen E.
• Is Part Of: Oncologist. Volume 25:Number 10(2020)
• Page Start: e1583
• Page End: e1585
• Publication Date: 2020-06-23
• Subjects: Oncology -- Periodicals; Tumors -- Periodicals; Cancérologie -- Périodiques; Tumeurs -- Périodiques; Oncology; Tumors; Neoplasms; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.994
• DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2019-0875
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1083-7159

Abstract

Abstract: The aim of this case report is to inform clinicians about radiation‐induced brachial plexopathy, a rare complication that often presents well after treatment with inconsistent symptoms and manifestations. It is often a diagnosis of exclusion when a neoplastic or other cause cannot be identified. Electrodiagnostic testing is particularly useful. Here, the results of a standardized grip and pinch strength assessment and dexterity test are presented in a woman whose symptoms first appeared 20 years after completing treatments for stage IIIA breast cancer. Abstract : This case report informs clinicians about radiation‐induced brachial plexopathy, a rare complication often presenting well after treatment and with inconsistent symptoms.