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Fibrotendinous band causing neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in adolescent with bilateral cervical ribs.
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PMID:  21955973     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) describes a variety of symptoms caused by the compression of the neurovascular structures in the cervicoaxillary region as they leave the thorax toward the upper limbs. Causes of TOS are vascular and neurogenic, with neurogenic symptoms being the most common presentation (95% of patients). Symptoms related to neurogenic TOS include intrinsic hand muscle and thenar region atrophy and weakness, as well as medial hand and forearm numbness, which are all suggestive of lower trunk involvement. This condition is very rare in the pediatric population. We are reporting a case of true neurogenic TOS caused by a fibrotendinous band in an adolescent with bilateral cervical ribs who was submitted for surgical treatment at the right side.
Authors:
Alexandra Rivera-Vega; Larissa Peguero; Edgar Colon; Fanor M Saavedra; Ivan Sosa; Edwardo Ramos
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine     Volume:  4     ISSN:  1875-8894     ISO Abbreviation:  J Pediatr Rehabil Med     Publication Date:  2011 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-09-29     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101490944     Medline TA:  J Pediatr Rehabil Med     Country:  Netherlands    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  149-54     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA.
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