Parsonage-Turner Syndrome Following AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccination
Maroua Slouma1, Malek Dhifallah1, Lobna Ben Ammar1
1Department of Rheumatology, Military Hospital of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia.
Introduction:
Parsonage-Turner Syndrome is an uncommon cause of shoulder pain.
Case Representation:
Herein, we present the case of a male in his 40s, who was presented with a 3-month history of acute onset of intense shoulder pain, which decreased rapidly leaving behind a residual upper limb weakness. The diagnosis of Parsonage-Turner Syndrome following COVID-19 vaccination was made based on electroneuromyography and magnetic resonance imaging findings. The patient responded well to analgesics and rehabilitation.
Conclusion:
A better knowledge of this disease and early recognition are crucial to prevent unnecessary tests and interventions.
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