Dislocation and hypertrophy of the medial head of the clavicle: an unusual late complication of radical neck dissection.
We report three cases of a rare late complication of neck dissection: anterior dislocation and hypertrophy of the sternal head of the clavicle manifesting as a hard lump in the lower neck. We describe the mode of presentation, etiology, and methods of prevention.
Shreif
J A
JA
Head and Neck Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital, London. markazia@cyberia.net.lb
Evans
P R
PR
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002968:Clavicle / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D006984:Hypertrophy; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D037981:Neck Dissection / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D013247:Sternoclavicular Joint / Q000503:physiopathology