An Unusual Cause of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Zampieri, Davide; Marulli, Giuseppe; Mammana, Marco; Calabrese, Francesca; Schiavon, Marco; Rea, Federico

doi:10.1016/j.hlc.2016.06.1207

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Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a condition arising from compression of the subclavian vessels and/or brachial plexus. Many factors or diseases may cause compression of the neurovascular bundle at the thoracic outlet. We describe the case of a 41-year-old woman with TOS who presented with vascular venous symptoms. Chest computed tomography (CT) scan showed a cystic mass at the level of cervico-thoracic junction, located between the left subclavian artery and vein, which appeared compressed. The cystic mass was removed through a cervical approach and it was found to be a cyst arising from the thoracic duct compressing and anteriorly dislocating the left subclavian vein. After surgery symptoms promptly disappeared.

Titolo:	An Unusual Cause of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Autori:	ZAMPIERI, DAVIDE MARULLI, GIUSEPPE MAMMANA, MARCO CALABRESE, FRANCESCA SCHIAVON, MARCO REA, FEDERICO
Data di pubblicazione:	2016
Rivista:	HEART LUNG & CIRCULATION
Abstract:	Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a condition arising from compression of the subclavian vessels and/or brachial plexus. Many factors or diseases may cause compression of the neurovascular bundle at the thoracic outlet. We describe the case of a 41-year-old woman with TOS who presented with vascular venous symptoms. Chest computed tomography (CT) scan showed a cystic mass at the level of cervico-thoracic junction, located between the left subclavian artery and vein, which appeared compressed. The cystic mass was removed through a cervical approach and it was found to be a cyst arising from the thoracic duct compressing and anteriorly dislocating the left subclavian vein. After surgery symptoms promptly disappeared.
Handle:	http://hdl.handle.net/11577/3196502
Appare nelle tipologie:	01.01 - Articolo in rivista

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