Association of Parsonage-Turner syndrome with COVID-19 infection and vaccination: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The exact etiology of Parsonage-Turner syndrome is unknown, but it is known to be preceded by infection, vaccination, or surgical intervention. In this review, we describe associations of Parsonage-Turner syndrome with COVID-19 infection and vaccination.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed/MEDLINE, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. Microsoft Excel was used for data extraction and statistical analysis. The quality of case reports and case series was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tool.

Results

We selected 44 case reports and 10 case series, including 68 patients (32 post-vaccination and 36 with post-COVID-19 infection Parsonage-Turner syndrome). Middle-aged males were predominantly affected in bot

SUBMITTER: Ameer MZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10392513 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature