Axillary web syndrome in a pediatric patient with no history of surgery: A case report

Introduction: axillary web syndrome is typically a consequence of axillary lymph node dissection and is rarely arises from trauma or physical exertion. A pediatric case has not been previously described. Case report: A 15-year-old with prior uncomplicated pulmonary coccidioidomycosis developed a ten...

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Main Authors: Jacob Denton, Kareem W. Shehab
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-03-01
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description Introduction: axillary web syndrome is typically a consequence of axillary lymph node dissection and is rarely arises from trauma or physical exertion. A pediatric case has not been previously described. Case report: A 15-year-old with prior uncomplicated pulmonary coccidioidomycosis developed a tender, palpable cord originating in the right axilla extending along the medial biceps after a session of resistance weight training. There was no prior history of surgery or malignancy. She did not have axillary adenopathy and had no signs of relapsed coccidioidal infection. She experienced near-resolution with physical therapy. Discussion: This is the first known pediatric case of axillary web syndrome, which should be included in the differential diagnosis when approaching pediatric patients with compatible signs and symptoms in the setting of resistance training.
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spelling doaj-art-1be2375c15d64f598a322e871ebb86c52025-08-20T02:09:59ZengElsevierJournal of Orthopaedic Reports2773-157X2025-03-014110038510.1016/j.jorep.2024.100385Axillary web syndrome in a pediatric patient with no history of surgery: A case reportJacob Denton0Kareem W. Shehab1University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, Tucson, AZ, USA; Corresponding author. 1501 N Campbell Ave, PO Box 245073, Tucson, AZ, 85724-5073, USA.Department of Pediatrics, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, Tucson, AZ, USAIntroduction: axillary web syndrome is typically a consequence of axillary lymph node dissection and is rarely arises from trauma or physical exertion. A pediatric case has not been previously described. Case report: A 15-year-old with prior uncomplicated pulmonary coccidioidomycosis developed a tender, palpable cord originating in the right axilla extending along the medial biceps after a session of resistance weight training. There was no prior history of surgery or malignancy. She did not have axillary adenopathy and had no signs of relapsed coccidioidal infection. She experienced near-resolution with physical therapy. Discussion: This is the first known pediatric case of axillary web syndrome, which should be included in the differential diagnosis when approaching pediatric patients with compatible signs and symptoms in the setting of resistance training.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773157X24000808Axillary web syndromeWeightliftingPediatric orthopedicsSports medicine
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Axillary web syndrome in a pediatric patient with no history of surgery: A case report
Journal of Orthopaedic Reports
Axillary web syndrome
Weightlifting
Pediatric orthopedics
Sports medicine
title Axillary web syndrome in a pediatric patient with no history of surgery: A case report
title_full Axillary web syndrome in a pediatric patient with no history of surgery: A case report
title_fullStr Axillary web syndrome in a pediatric patient with no history of surgery: A case report
title_full_unstemmed Axillary web syndrome in a pediatric patient with no history of surgery: A case report
title_short Axillary web syndrome in a pediatric patient with no history of surgery: A case report
title_sort axillary web syndrome in a pediatric patient with no history of surgery a case report
topic Axillary web syndrome
Weightlifting
Pediatric orthopedics
Sports medicine
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