Background: Brachial neuritis has previously been described as a rare occurrence in patients receiving botulinum toxin for cervical or writing/focal arm dystonia. Methods: We report four cases of patients with a long history of cervical dystonia treated with botulinum toxin injections. Results: All patients developed pain and muscular weakness around the shoulder, with EMG studies suggesting brachial neuritis. Conclusions: In the context of these observations, we discuss the question of an association between brachial neuritis and botulinum toxin treatment.

Cani, I., Latorre, A., Cordivari, C., Balint, B., Bhatia, K.P. (2019). Brachial Neuritis After Botulinum Toxin Injections for Cervical Dystonia: A Need for a Reappraisal?. MOVEMENT DISORDERS CLINICAL PRACTICE, 6(2), 160-165 [10.1002/mdc3.12710].

Brachial Neuritis After Botulinum Toxin Injections for Cervical Dystonia: A Need for a Reappraisal?

Cani, Ilaria;
2019

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Background: Brachial neuritis has previously been described as a rare occurrence in patients receiving botulinum toxin for cervical or writing/focal arm dystonia. Methods: We report four cases of patients with a long history of cervical dystonia treated with botulinum toxin injections. Results: All patients developed pain and muscular weakness around the shoulder, with EMG studies suggesting brachial neuritis. Conclusions: In the context of these observations, we discuss the question of an association between brachial neuritis and botulinum toxin treatment.
2019
Cani, I., Latorre, A., Cordivari, C., Balint, B., Bhatia, K.P. (2019). Brachial Neuritis After Botulinum Toxin Injections for Cervical Dystonia: A Need for a Reappraisal?. MOVEMENT DISORDERS CLINICAL PRACTICE, 6(2), 160-165 [10.1002/mdc3.12710].
Cani, Ilaria; Latorre, Anna; Cordivari, Carla; Balint, Bettina; Bhatia, Kailash P
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