About The Medical Condition Klumpke Paralysis

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Klumpke Paralysis

Klumpke Paralysis Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Klumpke Paralysis Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Klumpke Paralysis?

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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