Seng Rachel P, Ugbeye Tsolaye, Rodriguez-Argueta Uver, Vlahos Nicole, Zachary Landon J, Hassan Nora, Bogaudo Joseph, Brown Ii Jason A, Hanna Selina, Gopal Kavita A, Velek Parker, Colello Raymond
Anatomy, American University of the Caribbean, Cupecoy, SXM.
Neurology, American University of the Caribbean, Sint Maarten, MAF.
Cureus. 2025 Aug 27;17(8):e91133. doi: 10.7759/cureus.91133. eCollection 2025 Aug.
The brachial plexus is a network of nerves crucial to the innervation of the upper limb. The anatomy of the brachial plexus has been thought to be consistent across persons and is studied as such. Instances of deviations of this plexus pose significant challenges in both clinical diagnosis and surgical interventions. The musculocutaneous nerve, originating from the lateral cord of the brachial plexus, allows for movement of key muscles of the arm and cutaneous sensation to the forearm. Our present case reveals a unique bilateral absence of the musculocutaneous nerve. We aim to elucidate the anatomical, clinical, and surgical implications of a rare bilateral absence and compare our findings to similar reports.
臂丛神经是一个对上肢神经支配至关重要的神经网络。人们一直认为臂丛神经的解剖结构在个体之间是一致的,并据此进行研究。该神经丛的变异情况在临床诊断和外科手术干预中都带来了重大挑战。肌皮神经起源于臂丛神经的外侧束,负责手臂关键肌肉的运动以及前臂的皮肤感觉。我们目前的病例显示了一种独特的双侧肌皮神经缺如情况。我们旨在阐明这种罕见的双侧缺如的解剖学、临床和手术意义,并将我们的发现与类似报告进行比较。