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NTOS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-10-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Nervous System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome
1, record 1, English, neurogenic%20thoracic%20outlet%20syndrome
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NTOS 2, record 1, English, NTOS
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- neurogenic TOS 3, record 1, English, neurogenic%20TOS
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome. This is the most common type of thoracic outlet syndrome. In this type, a group of nerves called the brachial plexus is compressed. 4, record 1, English, - neurogenic%20thoracic%20outlet%20syndrome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The clinical presentation of NTOS is characterised by pain, paresthesia, numbness and/or muscle weakness of the neck, arm or hand. 5, record 1, English, - neurogenic%20thoracic%20outlet%20syndrome
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Système nerveux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- syndrome du défilé thoracique neurogène
1, record 1, French, syndrome%20du%20d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9%20thoracique%20neurog%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- syndrome du défilé thoracique neurogénique 2, record 1, French, syndrome%20du%20d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9%20thoracique%20neurog%C3%A9nique
correct, masculine noun
- SDT neurogène 1, record 1, French, SDT%20neurog%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- SDT neurogénique 3, record 1, French, SDT%20neurog%C3%A9nique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Syndrome du défilé thoracique neurogénique. Il survient lorsque les nerfs sont comprimés. Cela entraîne des douleurs et des sensations de picotement qui commencent généralement dans le cou ou l'épaule, puis s'étendent le long de la surface interne du bras et jusqu'à la main. 2, record 1, French, - syndrome%20du%20d%C3%A9fil%C3%A9%20thoracique%20neurog%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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