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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
A '''Pancoast tumor''', also known as '''superior sulcus tumor''', defined primarily by its location at the [[Lung|pulmonary apex]]. The [[tumor]] can cause compression of a [[brachiocephalic vein]], [[subclavian artery]], [[phrenic nerve]], [[recurrent laryngeal nerve]], or, compression of a [[sympathetic nervous system|sympathetic]] [[ganglion]]. | |||
==What are the Symptoms of (Disease name)?== | ==What are the Symptoms of (Disease name)?== | ||
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Overview
A Pancoast tumor, also known as superior sulcus tumor, defined primarily by its location at the pulmonary apex. The tumor can cause compression of a brachiocephalic vein, subclavian artery, phrenic nerve, recurrent laryngeal nerve, or, compression of a sympathetic ganglion.
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000434.htm