Pectoralis Minor Syndrome: Case Presentation and Review of the Literature

Pectoralis Minor Syndrome: Case Presentation and Review of the Literature

We present a case of a healthy young female with axillary vein compression caused by the pectoralis minor muscle. Diagnosis was made by clinical findings and dynamic venography. After pectoralis minor tenotomy, the patient had total resolution of her symptoms. Compression of the axillary vein by the...

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Main Authors: Mohammed Abdallah, Mohammad Rachad Wehbe, Elias Elias, Muhammad Aghiad Kutoubi, Roger Sfeir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Surgery
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/8456064
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spelling doaj-ce143ae5e2f2474ca0ebbb1e7e50f2212020-11-24T22:40:16ZengHindawi LimitedCase Reports in Surgery2090-69002090-69192016-01-01201610.1155/2016/84560648456064Pectoralis Minor Syndrome: Case Presentation and Review of the LiteratureMohammed Abdallah0Mohammad Rachad Wehbe1Elias Elias2Muhammad Aghiad Kutoubi3Roger Sfeir4Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, P.O. Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh, Beirut 1107 2020, LebanonDivision of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, P.O. Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh, Beirut 1107 2020, LebanonDivision of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, P.O. Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh, Beirut 1107 2020, LebanonDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, LebanonDivision of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, P.O. Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh, Beirut 1107 2020, LebanonWe present a case of a healthy young female with axillary vein compression caused by the pectoralis minor muscle. Diagnosis was made by clinical findings and dynamic venography. After pectoralis minor tenotomy, the patient had total resolution of her symptoms. Compression of the axillary vein by the pectoralis minor is a rare entity that needs a careful exam and imaging to reach its diagnosis and establish the appropriate treatment.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/8456064
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Muhammad Aghiad Kutoubi
Roger Sfeir
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Mohammad Rachad Wehbe
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Muhammad Aghiad Kutoubi
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Pectoralis Minor Syndrome: Case Presentation and Review of the Literature
Case Reports in Surgery
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Mohammad Rachad Wehbe
Elias Elias
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Roger Sfeir
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description We present a case of a healthy young female with axillary vein compression caused by the pectoralis minor muscle. Diagnosis was made by clinical findings and dynamic venography. After pectoralis minor tenotomy, the patient had total resolution of her symptoms. Compression of the axillary vein by the pectoralis minor is a rare entity that needs a careful exam and imaging to reach its diagnosis and establish the appropriate treatment.
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