Denervation changes in muscles

Case contributed by Prashant Gupta
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Left upper limb weakness following recent injury.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

There is a large pseudomeningocele seen on left side in the neural foramen of C8 nerve root.

Note the denervation edema involving the left subscapularis and infraspinatus muscles.

No atrophy is seen, since these changes are acute.

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