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World J Clin Cases. Dec 6, 2024; 12(34): 6728-6735
Published online Dec 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i34.6728
Neuralgic amyotrophy with hourglass-like constrictions: A case report
Mi-Hyeon Bang, Ha-Lim Song, Seok Hahn, Wanil Kim, Hwan-Kwon Do
Mi-Hyeon Bang, Ha-Lim Song, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan 48108, South Korea
Seok Hahn, Department of Radiology, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan 48108, South Korea
Wanil Kim, Division of Biochemistry, Department of Convergence Medical Science, Institute of Medical Science, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, Jinju 52727, South Korea
Hwan-Kwon Do, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dongnam Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, Busan 46033, South Korea
Author contributions: Bang MH was responsible for the revision of the manuscript and contributed to manuscript drafting; Hahn S reviewed magnetic resonance imaging, and selected the figures; Do HK reviewed the literature, contributed to manuscript conceptualization and revision; Kim W and Song HL reviewed the literature.; all of the authors read and approved the final version of the manuscript to be published.
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Corresponding author: Hwan-Kwon Do, MD, Chief Physician, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dongnam Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences, 40 Jwadong-gil, Jangan-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan 46033, South Korea. satirev@dirams.re.kr
Received: June 25, 2024
Revised: September 11, 2024
Accepted: September 25, 2024
Published online: December 6, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Neuralgic amyotrophy (NA) can closely mimic cervical radiculopathy, leading to potential misdiagnosis. This report presents a 76-year-old male with sudden onset shoulder pain and arm weakness, initially suspected as cervical radiculopathy. Electrodiagnostic studies and magnetic resonance neurography revealed characteristic NA findings, including suprascapular nerve hourglass-like focal constriction. Accurate diagnosis enabled timely treatment with corticosteroids and physical therapy, resulting in significant recovery. This case underscores the importance of distinguishing NA from similar conditions for effective management.