Pancoast Tumor as a Cause of Profound Brachial Plexopathy

Authors

  • Wilawan Thirapatarapong Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University,
  • Gulapar Srisawasdi Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University,

Keywords:

Pancoast tumor, brachial plexopathy, 5-T1 distribution

Abstract

Pancoast tumor is also called superior sulcus tumor. The classic presentation is an aching pain about the shoulder region with some radiation to the scapula and weakness in the intrinsic hand muscles unilaterally (C8-T1 distribution). This case report demonstrates a rare case of Pancoast tumor which involved the fifth cervical through the first thoracic nerve roots with pain and severe muscle weakness throughout the arm.

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Published

31-07-2020

How to Cite

Thirapatarapong, W. ., & Srisawasdi, G. . (2020). Pancoast Tumor as a Cause of Profound Brachial Plexopathy. Siriraj Medical Journal, 62(1), 26–28. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/243643

Issue

Vol. 62 No. 1 (2010): Jan-Feb

Section

Case Report

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