KLUMPKE PARALYSIS
\klˈʌmpk pəɹˈaləsˌɪs], \klˈʌmpk pəɹˈaləsˌɪs], \k_l_ˈʌ_m_p_k p_ə_ɹ_ˈa_l_ə_s_ˌɪ_s]\
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Diseases of the cervical (and first thoracic) roots, nerve trunks, cords, and peripheral nerve components of the BRACHIAL PLEXUS. Clinical manifestations include regional pain, PARESTHESIA; MUSCLE WEAKNESS, and decreased sensation (HYPESTHESIA) in the upper extremity. These disorders may be associated with trauma (including BIRTH INJURIES); THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME; NEOPLASMS; NEURITIS; RADIOTHERAPY; and other conditions. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1351-2)
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