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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Lung Tip Syndrome; Pancoast Syndrome; Sulcus tumor

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Peripherally located bronchial carcinoma with alteration of the cervical sympathetic nerve. This leads to sweat secretion disorders such as anhidrosis of the side of the face, neck, shoulder, arm and hand. Lower limit of sweat secretion disorders: 4th to 8th cervical dermatome. Frequently Horner syndrome.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer