Acute Brachial Radiculoplexopathy and Giant Cell Arteritis

Conclusions:
In assessing a patient over 50 years of age with unexplained (unilateral or bilateral) brachial radiculoplexopathy (especially if C5-C6 nerve roots are affected) and elevated inflammatory markers, we would recommend specific enquiries with regard to the manifestations of GCA. The purpose is to reduce the risk of missing the wider spectrum of this condition and minimize the subsequent risk for disability of this treatable disease.

Source: The Neurologist - January 1, 2018 Category: Neurology Tags: Case Report/Case Series Source Type: research