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Atypical cervical radiculopathy presenting with brachioradial pruritus: illustrative cases
Kareem Khalifeh1, Janneinne Le2, Basel Musmar3
11Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California.
Background:
Brachioradial pruritus (BRP) is a rare form of chronic dysesthesia characterized by persistent itching, burning, or tingling commonly involving the dorsolateral upper extremities. Although the exact pathophysiology remains unclear, the condition may be a manifestation of atypical cervical radiculopathy.
Observations:
The authors describe two patients with BRP, a 44-year-old female and a 51-year-old male, both of whom benefited from surgical intervention for atypical cervical radiculopathy, while also highlighting their presentation, diagnostic testing, treatment, and outcomes.
Lessons:
The cases demonstrate the potential relationship between cervical spondylosis and BRP while examining the role of surgical intervention as a treatment option.
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