High-resolution MR neurography follow-up of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination-associated neuralgic amyotrophy

Ann Clin Transl Neurol. 2023 Dec;10(12):2421-2425. doi: 10.1002/acn3.51916. Epub 2023 Oct 8.

Abstract

Little is known about the value of high-resolution follow-up imaging in patients with neuralgic amyotrophy (NA) and the question of the best treatment algorithm remains unclear. Three patients (one female, two male) with the clinical presentation of SARS-CoV-2-vaccination-associated NA underwent initial magnetic resonance neurography (MRN) imaging and follow-up examinations. All patients showed a marked clinical improvement, independent of treatment, including an almost full recovery of motor function over the course of 8-12 months which was accurately mirrored by imaging findings on MRN. MRN imaging is a valuable tool for monitoring the further clinical course of patients suffering from vaccination-associated NA.

MeSH terms

  • Brachial Plexus Neuritis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Brachial Plexus Neuritis* / etiology
  • COVID-19 Vaccines / adverse effects
  • COVID-19* / prevention & control
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Male
  • SARS-CoV-2

Substances

  • COVID-19 Vaccines