Welsh Patrick, Gryfe David
Sports Sciences Resident, Division of Graduate Studies, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, 6100 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario.
Humber Family Chiropractic, Rehabilitation & Wellness, Etobicoke, Ontario.
J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2016 Dec;60(4):294-298.
Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS), also known as lymphatic cording, refers to a condition in which a rope-like soft-tissue density develops in the axilla. It usually appears in the 5 to 8 week period following breast cancer surgery and can lead to shoulder pain and restricted motion. We present a case of AWS in a male squash player with no history of breast cancer or surgery following a period of intense exercise. This case highlights the rare presentation of AWS in a male patient and raises awareness for the health care practitioner who may not suspect this condition in this population.
腋网综合征(AWS),也称为淋巴管索条,是指腋窝出现绳索状软组织密度影的一种病症。它通常在乳腺癌手术后5至8周出现,可导致肩部疼痛和活动受限。我们报告一例腋网综合征病例,患者为男性壁球运动员,无乳腺癌病史或手术史,发病前有一段高强度运动时期。该病例凸显了腋网综合征在男性患者中的罕见表现,并提高了医疗从业者对该人群中可能未怀疑此病症情况的认识。