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Surgery General 84079a14

In pancoast tumor, following is seen except?

A
Homer's syndrome
B
Rib erosion
C
Haemoptysis
D
Pain in shoulder and arm
High-Yield Explanation
Answer is 'c' i.e. Haemoptysis Haemoptysis is seen in central tumors or endobronchial growth (Pancoast tumor is a peripheral tumor) Pancoast's tumor (also k/a superior sulcus tumor) Is a tumor of the apex of the lung It may grow to cause shoulder and arm pain - d/t involvement of C8, TI & 72 nerves Erosion of ribs Homer's syndrome (Enopthalmos, Ptosis, Miosis & Ipsilateral loss of sweating)

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