Thoracic outlet syndrome: another cause for unilateral palmar hyperhidrosis

Clin Rheumatol. 2007 Aug;26(8):1375-6. doi: 10.1007/s10067-006-0400-5. Epub 2006 Aug 29.

Abstract

One of the most important therapeutic goal in hyperhidrosis treatment is to seek for the underlying cause and to tailor the treatment accordingly. A detailed history and prompt physical examination are needed to clarify the etiological factor. In this study, we report a 34-year-old woman with a diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome presenting with complaints of pain, numbness, and fatigue in her left arm and ipsilateral palmar hyperhidrosis. Thus, we want to highlight a specific potential cause of secondary hyperhidrosis, which can otherwise be easily overlooked, and furthermore, which has a completely different treatment strategy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Hand / pathology
  • Humans
  • Hyperhidrosis / etiology*
  • Hyperhidrosis / therapy
  • Hypesthesia / etiology
  • Physical Therapy Modalities
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome / complications*
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome / diagnosis*