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Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a condition in which there is compression of the nerves, arteries, or veins in the superior thoracic aperture, the passageway from the lower neck to the armpit, also known as the thoracic outlet. [ 1 ] There are three main types: neurogenic, venous, and arterial. [ 1 ] The neurogenic type is the most common and ...
Image shows early occurrence of tracheal deviation. Tracheal deviation is a clinical sign that results from unequal intrathoracic pressure within the chest cavity.It is most commonly associated with traumatic pneumothorax, but can be caused by a number of both acute and chronic health issues, such as pneumonectomy, atelectasis, pleural effusion, fibrothorax (pleural fibrosis), or some cancers ...
Subcutaneous emphysema can result from puncture of parts of the respiratory or gastrointestinal systems. Particularly in the chest and neck, air may become trapped as a result of penetrating trauma (e.g., gunshot wounds or stab wounds) or blunt trauma. Infection (e.g., gas gangrene) can cause gas to be trapped in the subcutaneous tissues.
Especially when accompanied by shortness of breath, these symptoms can indicate cardiac amyloidosis, Zoghbi says. “It’s a problem of protein misfolding,” he explains. “The protein, which ...
Axial lower chest CT scan showing bowel herniation due to left diaphragmatic rupture. A CT scan has an increased accuracy of diagnosis over X-ray, [7] but no specific findings on a CT scan exist to establish a diagnosis. [9] The free edge of a ruptured diaphragm may curl and become perpendicular to the chest wall, a sign known as a dangling ...
Here are some of the more common causes of chest pain on the left side: Chest wall or nerve pain. A strained or pulled muscle in the chest area, blunt force trauma to the chest area, or even ...
Noonan syndrome (NS) is a genetic disorder that may present with mildly unusual facial features, short height, congenital heart disease, bleeding problems, and skeletal malformations. [1] Facial features include widely spaced eyes, light-colored eyes, low-set ears, a short neck, and a small lower jaw. [1]
Neck pain, also known as cervicalgia, is a common problem, with two-thirds of the population having neck pain at some point in their lives. [1] Neck pain, although felt in the neck, can be caused by numerous other spinal problems. Neck pain may arise due to muscular tightness in both the neck and upper back, or pinching of the nerves emanating ...