Lung tumor involvement of the sympathetic chain (leading to Horner syndrome) and the brachial plexus (leading to shoulder pain and hand weakness) is seen with Pancoast tumors.
Pancoast tumors, which involve the superior sulcus, can affect the sympathetic chain (causing Horner syndrome) and the brachial plexus (causing shoulder pain and hand weakness).
| Front | Lung tumors involvement with the sympathetic chain (leading to ___) and the brachial plexus (leading to ___) is seen with ___. |
|---|---|
| Back | Horner syndrome; shoulder pain and hand weakness; Pancoast tumors |
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