Pancoast Syndrome

Overview

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Is a:

Neoplastic Process

Definition:

A condition caused by an apical lung tumor (Pancoast tumor) with involvement of the nearby vertebral column and the brachial plexus. Symptoms include pain in the shoulder and the arm, and atrophy of the hand. A lung tumor located in the superior pulmonary sulcus.

Synonyms:

Pancoast Tumor
Pancoast's Syndrome
Pancoasts Syndrome
Syndrome, Pancoast
Syndrome, Pancoast's
Tumor, Pancoast

Broader Topics:

Lung Neoplasms

Narrower Topics:

None

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