Notalgia paraesthetica

Evidence-based neurology checklist on notalgia paraesthetica: Pathology This is caused by compression of the T2-6 posterior rami These are compressed between paraspinous muscles/fascia and the transverse process It has been reported with neuralgic amyotrophy Demographic features Clinical features…

Pathology

  • This is caused by compression of the T2-6 posterior rami
  • These are compressed between paraspinous muscles/fascia and the transverse process
  • It has been reported with neuralgic amyotrophy

Demographic features

Clinical features

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References

  1. Raison-Peyron N, Meunier L, Acevedo M, Meynadier J. Notalgia paresthetica: clinical, physiopathological and therapeutic aspects. A study of 12 cases. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 1999; 12:215-221.
  2. Pleet AB, Massey EW. Notalgia paraesthetica. Neurology 1978; 28:1310-1312.
  3. Williams EH, Rosson GD, Elsamanoudi I, Dellon AL. Surgical decompression for notalgia paresthetica: a case report. Microsurgery 2010; 30:70-72.
  4. Tacconi P, Manca D, Tamburini G, Cannas A, Giagheddu M. Notalgia paresthetica following neuralgic amyotrophy: a case report. Neurol Sci 2004; 25:27-29.
  5. Robinson C, Downs E, De la Caridad Gomez Y, et al. Notalgia paresthetica review: update on presentation, pathophysiology, and treatment. Clin Pract 2023; 13:315-325.
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