title: [Neuralgic amyotrophy: an extrahepatic manifestation of hepatitis E].
abstract: History and initial findings | A patient with bilateral pain in his shoulders is presented at the emergency room. Investigations | There were strongly increased transaminases. Diagnosis | Serology and PCR led to the diagnosis of hepatitis E. Neurological examination revealed a neuralgic amyotrophy Treatment and course | The pain in the shoulders disappeared spontaneously after vanishing of HEV viremia. Conclusion | Patients with shoulder pain of unknown origin and elevated transaminases should be tested for hepatitis E.
authors.forename: Sven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pischke
authors.forename: Ulrike
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Ryll
authors.forename: Andres
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: De Weerth
authors.forename: Friederike
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ufer
authors.forename: Mathias
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gelderblom
mesh_terms: D020968:Brachial Plexus Neuritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D016751:Hepatitis E / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged