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      [Neuralgic amyotrophy: an extrahepatic manifestation of hepatitis E].

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          History and initial findings | A patient with bilateral pain in his shoulders is presented at the emergency room. Investigations | There were strongly increased transaminases. Diagnosis | Serology and PCR led to the diagnosis of hepatitis E. Neurological examination revealed a neuralgic amyotrophy Treatment and course | The pain in the shoulders disappeared spontaneously after vanishing of HEV viremia. Conclusion | Patients with shoulder pain of unknown origin and elevated transaminases should be tested for hepatitis E.

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          Journal
          Dtsch Med Wochenschr
          Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
          Georg Thieme Verlag KG
          1439-4413
          0012-0472
          Aug 2016
          : 141
          : 17
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          10.1055/s-0042-102289
          27557071
          75a8d595-dc69-46ed-85eb-cd4eaa79ab50
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