Post-denervation muscle hypertrophy: a rare complication of brachial plexopathy. (P3.177)

CONCLUSIONS: Muscle hypertrophy is a rare and potentially disabling condition that can follow brachial plexopathy and is associated with an underlying focal myositis . Repetitive electrical discharges of myofibers recovering from denervation may lead to myofiber hypertrophy. The etiology of focal myositis is not well understood. It may represent an inflammatory response associated with local tissue injury.Disclosure: Dr. Vivar Cruz has nothing to disclose. Dr. Rezania has received personal compensation for activities with Walgreens and Genzyme Corporation. Dr. Pytel has nothing to disclose. Dr. Haydon has nothing to disclose. Dr. Roos has received personal compensation in an editorial capacity for MedLink.
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Neuromuscular Disease: Clinical Neurophysiology Source Type: research