[A rare and benign etiology of Pancoast-Tobias syndrome]

Rev Pneumol Clin. 2003 Jun;59(3):167-70.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Although lung cancer is the leading cause of Pancoast-Tobias syndrome, benign etiologies have been rarely described in the literature. We report two cases of Pancoast-Tobias syndrome caused by hydatidosis of the apex. Outcome was favorable after surgical treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Echinococcosis / complications*
  • Echinococcosis / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pancoast Syndrome / etiology*
  • Pancoast Syndrome / parasitology*
  • Pancoast Syndrome / surgery