Thoracic operculum syndrome. Unexpected diagnosis in a patient with left upper limb paresthesias

Authors

  • V Garnero Servicio de Clínica Médica. Hospital Alemán. Sociedad Argentina de Medicina (SAM). Buenos Aires. Argentina
  • L Sorrentino Servicio de Clínica Médica. Hospital Alemán. Sociedad Argentina de Medicina (SAM). Buenos Aires. Argentina
  • A Failo Servicio de Clínica Médica. Hospital Alemán. Sociedad Argentina de Medicina (SAM). Buenos Aires. Argentina
  • C González-Malla Servicio de Clínica Médica. Hospital Alemán. Sociedad Argentina de Medicina (SAM). Buenos Aires. Argentina
  • HN Catalano Servicio de Clínica Médica. Hospital Alemán. Sociedad Argentina de Medicina (SAM). Buenos Aires. Argentina

Keywords:

thoracic outlet syndrome, neurovascular compression

Abstract

The thoracic outlet syndrome refers to the set of signs and symptoms that arise from compression of the neurovascular bundle by structures located above the first rib and behind the clavicle. Clinical manifestations depend on the affected structure (neurogenic, arterial or venous). The complementary study chosen will depend on the affected structure. Treatment is only performed in symptomatic patients. Therapeutic includes from physical therapy, interscalene injection of anesthetic agents, steroids or botulinum toxin type A (neurogenic), directed thrombolysis (vascular) catheter, and/or decompressive surgery.

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Published

2016-06-30

How to Cite

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Garnero V, Sorrentino L, Failo A, González-Malla C, Catalano H. Thoracic operculum syndrome. Unexpected diagnosis in a patient with left upper limb paresthesias. Rev Esp Casos Clin Med Intern [Internet]. 2016 Jun. 30 [cited 2024 Jul. 3];1:72-5. Available from: https://www.reccmi.com/RECCMI/article/view/771