Isolated musculocutaneous neuropathy caused by a proximal humeral exostosis

Neurology. 2000 Jan 25;54(2):494-6. doi: 10.1212/wnl.54.2.494.

Abstract

We report an isolated musculocutaneous neuropathy caused by a proximal humeral osteochondroma that became symptomatic after the patient played recreational basketball. Lesion resection resulted in complete deficit resolution. Mass lesions involving the musculocutaneous nerve should be considered in patients with atraumatic, isolated musculocutaneous neuropathies that are recurrent or fail to recover, even in the setting of strenuous exercise.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Neoplasms / complications*
  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Bone Neoplasms / surgery
  • Brachial Plexus / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Humerus*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Musculocutaneous Nerve / physiopathology*
  • Osteochondroma / complications*
  • Osteochondroma / diagnosis
  • Osteochondroma / surgery
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / etiology*
  • Physical Exertion