Brachial plexus neuropathy as the initial presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus.
A patient presented with bilateral brachial plexus neuropathy which 2 weeks later evolved into a polyneuropathy involving all four extremities. On further investigation, the patient was found to have systemic lupus erythematosus. Treatment with steroids was accompanied by complete resolution of the neurologic findings.
D000328:Adult; D001917:Brachial Plexus; D004576:Electromyography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009431:Neural Conduction; D009443:Neuritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*