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Post-Dengue Parsonage-Turner Syndrome: A Case Report
Lorena Adolphsson1, Billy McBenedict1, Bruno Lima Pessôa1
1Neurosurgery, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, BRA.
Cureus
|October 14, 2024
Summary
Parsonage-Turner syndrome (PTS) can be triggered by dengue virus infection. This case report details a patient who developed PTS after dengue, highlighting a potential infectious cause for this shoulder disorder.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Parsonage-Turner syndrome (PTS) is a rare neurological disorder affecting the shoulder girdle.
- It is characterized by acute neuropathic pain, weakness, and muscle atrophy.
- While several causes exist, infectious triggers are less understood.
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