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Thoracic outlet syndrome

Case contributed by: Brendan Cullinane

Presentation:

Obese patient with aching in the right arm, particularly in bed.

Patient Data:

Age: 48

Gender: Female

Race: Caucasian

From the case: Thoracic outlet syndrome

Modality: Ultrasound

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Dampened flow was demonstrated within the right axillary vein with the arm adducted.

Thoracic outlet syndrome with venous involvement with the arm in a range of positions, including neutral. Compression occurred at the subcoracoid region. There was no evidence of arterial involvement or of venous thrombosis (not shown.)