Brachial Plexopathy in Breast Carcinoma--an Unsolved Problem

Overview

Journal Eur J Surg Oncol

Publisher Elsevier

Specialties General Surgery
Oncology

Date 1991 Jun 1

PMID 1646129

Citations 5

Authors

J J Wood

J Gawler

R J WHITTLE

M D Staunton

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Abstract

Brachial plexus involvement from carcinoma of the breast produces a severe disability which presents difficulties in diagnosis and treatment. Five patients who suffered this complication are described and the problems they present are discussed.

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