Pemberton's sign
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Etiology
- superior vena cava syndrome due to obstruction of the thoracic inlet
- goiter with enlarged thyroid compressing subclavian vein & jugular vein[1]
Clinical manifestations
- reversible facial congestion after elevation of both arms
* images & video[1]
More general terms
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Abu-Shama Y, Cuny T. Pemberton's Sign in a Patient with a Goiter. N Engl J Med 2018; 378:e31. May 31, 2018 PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29847764 https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMicm1712263
- ↑ Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 18, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2018