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11.10.2017 | Case Report
Langer's axillary arch: a frequent but rarely discussed anatomical variant in the radiologic literature
verfasst von:
George C. Koberlein, Cane Hoffman
Erschienen in:
Pediatric Radiology
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Ausgabe 3/2018
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Abstract
The axillopectoral muscle is a rarely discussed variant of muscular anatomy of the axilla, with various clinical implications. We report a case of a 7-year-old girl with multiple genetic and developmental abnormalities who presented with asymmetrical right axillary bulging of unknown etiology. MRI demonstrated a small accessory axillary muscle, known as Langer’s axillary arch and/or the axillopectoral muscle. Other than soft-tissue asymmetry, the patient experienced no additional related symptoms. However, this is an important variant to be aware of, as it can easily be discovered on imaging and may be a causative agent for various upper extremity symptoms that may resolve with appropriate recognition and surgical intervention.