Congenital pseudarthrosis of the clavicle causing thoracic outlet syndrome

BMJ Case Rep. 2013 Aug 23:2013:bcr2013010437. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2013-010437.

Abstract

A 7-year-old girl presented with an asymptomatic right supraclavicular swelling. Radiographs were interpreted as showing a non-union of her clavicle. No treatment was given at this time. However, she represented 12 years later with right upper limb pain and altered sensation. Examination revealed a positive Allen's test on the right. Repeat radiographs demonstrated a pseudarthrosis of the clavicle, associated with a secondary complication of thoracic outlet syndrome with vascular and neurological complications present. Non-operative management failed to relieve her symptoms. Operative intervention successfully treated her symptoms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Clavicle / abnormalities*
  • Disease Progression
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pseudarthrosis / complications*
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome / etiology*
  • Young Adult

Supplementary concepts

  • Clavicle, Pseudarthrosis Of, Congenital