Personage-Turner syndrome: a rare neurological disorder
Abstract
Parsonage–Turner syndrome (PTS) is a form of brachial plexus neuropathy characterized by acute pain followed by weakness in the upper limb. Due to its rarity, reporting individual clinical observations remains relevant. This article presents a case of a 59-year-old woman who developed left shoulder pain and upper limb monoparesis almost simultaneously. An ischemic stroke was suspected at the pre-hospital stage but was ruled out by brain MRI. The diagnosis of PTS was made based on the clinical presentation and findings of stimulation electromyography. Corticosteroid therapy resulted in a marked reduction of pain and improvement in muscle strength.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation
Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Clinical Medicine (Russian Journal)
- Volume
- 103
- Issue
- 12
- Pages
- 927–930
- Publication date
- 3 March 2026
- Language
- EN