Intercostobrachial nerve entrapment syndrome.
Five patients with intercostobrachial nerve entrapment syndrome are reported. The pain in this syndrome has three aspects: somatic stimulus, perceptual surround, and behavioral response. Each must be dealt with appropriately. The distribution of the pain, its anatomic basis, and its treatment are discussed.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007367:Intercostal Nerves; D008408:Mastectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D013900:Thoracic Nerves