Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:affects hand
neck
arm
blood vessels
shoulder
nerves
thoracic outlet
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:TOS
gptkbp:canBeComplicatedBy pulmonary embolism
chronic pain
blood clots
gptkbp:cause pain
numbness
tingling
weakness
swelling
gptkbp:diagnosedBy physical examination
nerve conduction studies
imaging tests
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1956
gptkbp:hasType arterial thoracic outlet syndrome
neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome
venous thoracic outlet syndrome
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
gptkbp:ICD-10_code G54.0
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D013898
gptkbp:OMIM 611435
gptkbp:prevalence rare
gptkbp:requires vascular surgery
nerve decompression
removal of first rib
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:trauma
anatomical abnormalities
poor posture
repetitive arm movements
gptkbp:symptom weakness in hand
pain in neck
coldness in fingers
discoloration of hand
numbness in fingers
pain in arm
pain in shoulder
swelling in arm
gptkbp:treatment surgery
physical therapy
pain management
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:TOS
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6