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The Pancoast tumor was first described by Hare in 1838 as a "tumor involving certain nerves". [2] It was not until 1924 that the tumor was described in further detail, when Henry Pancoast, a radiologist from Philadelphia, published an article in which he reported and studied many cases of apical chest tumors that all shared the same radiographic findings and associated clinical symptoms, such ...
In rare cases, Horner's syndrome may be the result of repeated, minor head trauma, such as being hit with a soccer ball. Although most causes are relatively benign, Horner's syndrome may reflect serious disease in the neck or chest (such as a Pancoast tumor (tumor in the apex of the lung) or thyrocervical venous dilatation). [citation needed]
Henry Khunrath Pancoast (February 26, 1875 – May 20, 1939) was an American radiologist. He identified contrast media for use in radiology studies, and served prominent roles in early radiological professional organizations. Pancoast tumors, a type of lung tumour, are named after him.
209.2 Malignant carcinoid tumors of other and unspecified sites; 209.3 Malignant poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma; 209.4 Benign carcinoid tumors of the small intestine; 209.5 Benign carcinoid tumors of the appendix, large intestine, and rectum; 209.6 Benign carcinoid tumors of other and unspecified sites
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TOS may result from trauma, repetitive arm movements, tumors, pregnancy, or anatomical variations such as a cervical rib. [1] The diagnosis may be supported by nerve conduction studies and medical imaging. [1] TOS is difficult to diagnose and there are many potential differential diagnoses as well as other diseases that are often co-occurrent ...
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Pancoast tumor; Pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration; PAPA syndrome; Papillon–Lefèvre syndrome; Papillorenal syndrome; Papular purpuric gloves and socks syndrome; Paraneoplastic acrokeratosis; Paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration; Paraneoplastic syndrome; Parental alienation syndrome; Parinaud's oculoglandular syndrome ...