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Background
- Syndrome resulting from compression of extrathoracic structures by Pancoast tumor (aka superior sulcus tumor)
- Majority are squamous cell carcinomas or pulmonary adenocarcinomas
- Symptoms arise from compression of the sympathetic chain and brachial plexus
Clinical Features
- Shoulder pain most common initial symptom[1]
- Horner syndrome
- Ipsilateral arm and hand weakness, parasthesias, and atrophy (from compression of brachial plexus)
- May result in congestion from compression of subclavian vessels
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
Workup
Diagnosis
Management
Disposition
See Also
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References
- ↑ Arcasoy SM, Jett JR. Superior pulmonary sulcus tumors and Pancoast's syndrome. N Engl J Med. 1997;337(19):1370-1376. doi:10.1056/NEJM199711063371907