Open AccessUpper limb peripheral neuropathy in sickle cell anemia: MR neurography appearances
Author(s) -
Feng Poh,
Rocco Hlis,
Avneesh Chhabra
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
indian journal of radiology and imaging - new series/indian journal of radiology and imaging/indian journal of radiology and imaging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0971-3026
pISSN - 0970-2016
DOI - 10.4103/ijri.ijri_364_18
Subject(s) - medicine , magnetic resonance neurography , peripheral neuropathy , peripheral , sickle cell anemia , anemia , peripheral nerve , entrapment neuropathy , disease , upper limb , pathology , physical medicine and rehabilitation , carpal tunnel syndrome , radiology , magnetic resonance imaging , anatomy , endocrinology , diabetes mellitus
Sickle cell anemia is an inherited disorder with many systemic complications. Peripheral neuropathy related to this disorder has been sparsely reported. We report an interesting case of upper limb peripheral neuropathy from sickle cell disease with emphasis on MR neurography appearances and electrophysiology correlation.