Pancoast tumors are named for Henry Pancoast, a US radiologist, who described them in 1924 and 1932. [1] Signs and symptoms [ edit ] Aside from cancer general symptoms such as malaise, fever, weight loss and fatigue, Pancoast tumor can include a complete [en.wikipedia.org]

A review of his systems was positive for hoarseness and lowgrade intermittent fever without any shortness of breath or cough. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

There was no history of fever, weight loss, and anorexia. She was normotensive and non-diabetic. There was no past history of the tuberculosis. [lungindia.com]

Inflammatory pseudotumor (plasma cell granuloma), mycotic subclavian artery aneurysm, and carotid pseudoaneurysm in a child (caused by a hydatid cyst) have been reported. [aboutcancer.com]

Surgical complications Thoracic complications (I) Prolonged air leakage, (II) wound infection, and (III) wound dehiscence are frequent surgical complications. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

These tumors are less likely than other lung cancers, due to their unique location, to cause the symptoms of cough and chest pain commonly associated with lung cancer. [emedicinehealth.com]

When to see a doctor It is important for people to see a doctor if they develop any of the symptoms of Pancoast syndrome, or any other symptoms associated with lung cancer, such as coughing or shortness of breath. [medicalnewstoday.com]

The tumor can also compress the recurrent laryngeal nerve and from this a hoarse voice and "bovine" (non-explosive) cough may occur. [en.wikipedia.org]

The patient is immobilized the first post op day with attention to chest Physiotherapy and bronchoscopic suctioning may be necessary to clear secretions in patients with ineffective cough [6]. [physio-pedia.com]

A review of his systems was positive for hoarseness and lowgrade intermittent fever without any shortness of breath or cough. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

Physical examination revealed ptosis and jugular venous distention with normal neurological findings and normal shoulder movements. His back was not painful with palpation either. [academic.oup.com]

On physical exam, anisocoria was noted with the right pupil being smaller than the left pupil. [swjpcc.com]

Muscle weakness, atrophy and parasthesia Horner’s syndrome in up to 50% due to invasion of the superior cervical sympathetic chain and stellate ganglion Ptosis Miosis Anhidrosis Superior vena caval obstruction Phrenic and recurrent laryngeal nerve involvement [learningradiology.com]

Neurological complications (I) Intrinsic hand muscle weakness (Klumpke-Déjérine syndrome) can be caused by C8 root division; while the division of T1 root affects the neural system less significantly. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

sweating) (Arcasoy & jett, 1997; Manenti, et al., 2013). [raynersmale.com]

The head of the rib is disarticulated from the transverse process by dividing the costotransverse ligaments and, with gentle pressure, using a periosteal elevator to distract the rib anteriorly away from its transverse process attachments. ( Figure 9 [ctsnet.org]

The head of the rib is disarticulated from the transverse process by dividing the costotransverse ligaments and, with gentle pressure, using a periosteal elevator to distract the rib anteriorly away from its transverse process attachments. ( Figure 9 [ctsnet.org]

(VI) Chest wall resection or pleural adhesion could results in hemothorax or (VII) bleeding. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]