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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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Pancoast tumor

Overview

What are the symptoms?

What are the causes?

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Pancoast tumor?

Prevention

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

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.

What are the Symptoms of (Disease name)?

What Causes (disease name)?

Who is at Highest Risk?

Diagnosis

When to Seek Urgent Medical Care?

Treatment Options

Where to find Medical Care for (Disease name)?

Medical care for (disease name) can be found here.

Prevention

What to Expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible Complications

Sources

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000434.htm


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