BRACHIAL NEURITIDES
\bɹˈe͡ɪʃəl njˈuːɹɪtˌa͡ɪdz], \bɹˈeɪʃəl njˈuːɹɪtˌaɪdz], \b_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_l n_j_ˈuː_ɹ_ɪ_t_ˌaɪ_d_z]\
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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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