Pectoralis minor syndrome: Report of two cases and review

Abstract

Pectoralis minor syndrome (PMS) is an infrequent entity that mimics thoracic outlet syndrome. PMS is characterized by axillary vein stenosis/obstruction below the clavicle, due to compression by the pectoralis minor muscle. The typical clinical symptoms are pain, weakness, numbness, paresthesia, cyanosis and swelling of the upper extremity, aggravated by exercise. Two cases are presented here of right-sided PMS of symptomatic stenosis of the axillary vein. The importance is emphasized of diagnosis by dynamic venography imaging and treatment by surgery.

from #ORL-AlexandrosSfakianakis via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2haQkC9