Development of magnetic resonance imaging of brachial plexus neuralgia

Neurol Sci. 2022 Mar;43(3):1685-1693. doi: 10.1007/s10072-022-05915-1. Epub 2022 Jan 29.

Abstract

As the incidence of peripheral neurological diseases increases, the precise display of nerves becomes important in imaging examinations. Among them, the pain caused by brachial plexus neuropathy is very prominent, and the magnetic resonance imaging of nerve is quite complex and messy. This paper will systematically elaborate from the aspects of brachial plexus neuropathy, morphological and functional imaging, and post-processing.

Keywords: Brachial plexus; Brachial plexus neuralgia; MRI; MRN; Peripheral nerve.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brachial Plexus Neuritis*
  • Brachial Plexus Neuropathies* / diagnostic imaging
  • Brachial Plexus* / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Neuralgia* / diagnostic imaging