Endovascular management of an unusual cause of pancoast syndrome

Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2005 Dec;30(6):621-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2005.06.020. Epub 2005 Aug 10.

Abstract

Vascular conditions presenting with Pancoast syndrome are rare. A case of vertebral artery pseudoaneurysm presenting with Pancoast syndrome is reported. The aneurysm was successfully treated by proximal coil embolization.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm, False / complications
  • Aneurysm, False / diagnosis
  • Aneurysm, False / therapy*
  • Angiography
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pancoast Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Pancoast Syndrome / etiology
  • Pancoast Syndrome / therapy*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler, Duplex
  • Vertebral Artery*