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plexopathy
Plexopathy is a disorder affecting a network of nerves, blood vessels, or lymph vessels.〔(Plexopathy ) entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms〕 The region of nerves it affects are at the brachial or lumbosacral plexus. Symptoms include pain, loss of motor control, and sensory deficits. 〔
There are two main types of plexopathy: brachial plexopathy and lumbosacral plexopathy. They are usually caused from some sort of localized trauma such as a dislocated shoulder. The disorder can also be caused secondary to a compression, co-morbid vascular disease, infection, or may be idiopathic with an unknown cause.
==Evaluation and management==
The first steps in the evaluation and later management of plexopathy would consist of gathering a medical history and conducting a physical examination by a healthcare clinician. Motor function defect patterns detected within either the upper or lower extremities help with diagnosis of the disorder. 〔
X-rays of the cervical spine, chest, and shoulder are usually ordered if symptoms point to acute Brachial plexopathy. If the physical history reveals a history of diabetes, collagen vascular disease, or symptoms of infection, the physician may order a series of blood tests including a complete blood count (CBC) and a comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP). 〔
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