Bilateral thoracic outlet syndrome: A rare entity.
Palwasha Gul, Waqas Ahmad, Nosheen Kanwal
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Palwasha Gul, Waqas Ahmad, Nosheen Kanwal
Abstract
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is the constellations of symptoms produced when the neurovascular structures that traverse the thoracic outlet are compressed. The symptoms are generally due to the compression of the subclavian artery and vein, lower trunk of the brachial plexus as they pass through the thoracic outlet. Diagnosing thoracic outlet syndrome can be difficult because the symptoms and their severity can vary greatly among people. We present a case of 30 years female presenting with arm and scapular pain radiating to hand along with restricted muscle movements; subsequently diagnosed with bilateral thoracic outlet syndrome on CT angiography and confirmed on multiphasic scan.
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Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is the constellations of symptoms produced when the neurovascular structures that traverse the thoracic outlet are compressed. The symptoms are generally due to the compression of the subclavian artery and vein, lower trunk of the brachial plexus as they pass through the thoracic outlet. Diagnosing thoracic outlet syndrome can be difficult because the symptoms and their severity can vary greatly among people. We present a case of 30 years female presenting with arm and scapular pain radiating to hand along with restricted muscle movements; subsequently diagnosed with bilateral thoracic outlet syndrome on CT angiography and confirmed on multiphasic scan.
Key concepts: Thoracic outlet syndrome, Medicine, Thoracic outlet, Brachial plexus, Subclavian artery, Rib cage, Cervical rib, Neurovascular bundle