Vasodepressor syncope from neck cancer with associated C-6 dermatome neuralgia.
An unusual case of neck cancer with associated C-6 dermatome neuralgia causing vasodepressor syncope episodes is discussed. Pacemaker therapy proved not to be required. When evaluating syncope with bradycardia, it is important to search for underlying causes and to ascertain whether or not pacemaker therapy is indicated.
Osborn
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LA
University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Albuquerque 87131.
Frierson
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J
Herzon
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D000368:Aged; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000098:blood supply; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D009437:Neuralgia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply; D013575:Syncope / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D014655:Vascular Resistance / Q000502:physiology