Pancoast syndrome
Pancoast syndrome (pan-kohst) n. pain and paralysis involving the lower branches of the brachial plexus due to infiltration by a malignant tumour of the apical region of the lung. Horner's syndrome may also be present. [ H. K. Pancoast (1875–1939), US radiologist]
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