Axillary pain as a heralding sign of neoplasm involving the upper thoracic root.
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Abstract
The authors report four patients with upper thoracic radiculopathies presenting with axilla pain. All patients had a malignancy affecting the upper thoracic nerve roots. Electrodiagnostic testing demonstrated abnormalities in the upper thoracic nerve root distribution; imaging demonstrated neoplasms. Pain in the armpit that is severe or progressive may be indicative of a malignant pathology, and evaluation should target the upper thoracic roots.
Medical subject headings
- Axilla
- Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms
- Shoulder Pain
- Spinal Nerve Roots
Anatomy
- thoracic spine
- shoulder