Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5598413 | Annals of Vascular Surgery | 2017 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) refers to the compression of the neurovascular bundle within the thoracic outlet. Cases are classified by primary etiology-arterial, neurogenic, or venous. In addition to the typical symptoms of arm swelling and paresthesias, headaches have been reported as a potential symptom of TOS. In this report, we describe a patient with debilitating migraines, which were consistently preceded by unilateral arm swelling. Resolution of symptoms occurred only after thoracic outlet decompression. Patients with migraines and concomitant swelling and/or paresthesias, especially related to provocative arm maneuvers, should be considered a possible atypical presentation of TOS and evaluated in more detail.
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Authors
Veer Chahwala, Jun Tashiro, Xiaoyi Li, Atif Baqai, Jorge Rey, Handel R. Robinson,