title: Focal brachial cutaneous neuropathy associated with Norplant use: suggests careful consideration of the recommended site for inserting contraceptive implants.
abstract: A case of neuropathy in the medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve of the forearm following a Norplant(R) removal is described. The incidence of this problem is uncertain. The suggested sitting of the contraceptive implants directly over the bicipital groove is questioned.
authors.affiliation: Consultant in Family Planning and Reproductive Health, Central Family Planning Clinic, 2/4 Brunswick Road, Norwich, NR2 2HA, UK.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Nash
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Staunton
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm; D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004343:Drug Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016912:Levonorgestrel / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D004343:Drug Implants; D016912:Levonorgestrel