title: [Neuralgic amyotrophy revealed by diaphragmatic palsy].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Neuralgic amyotrophy is considered to be a form of mononeuropathy multiplex which generally involves the nerves of the upper limbs.
  
  
  METHODS
  We describe four cases of neuralgic amyotrophy revealed by dyspnea due to phrenic nerve involvement, with asymptomatic motor deficit in the upper part of the brachial plexus.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Phrenic nerve involvement revealed by dyspnea is rare. Associated with neurologic signs, the diagnosis is evocative. In case of an isolated attack, the key to diagnosis is the electromyographic exam.
authors: Service de neurologie hospitalisation complète, hôpital Gui-de-Chauliac, 80, avenue Augustin-Fliche, 34295 Montpellier cedex 5, France. magda.grini@free.fr
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Grini-Mazouzi
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Juntas Morales
mesh_terms: D020968:Brachial Plexus Neuritis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012133:Respiratory Paralysis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*