Table 1.

Signs and Symptoms of Axillary-Subclavianvein Thrombosis versus Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

ConditionSymptomsSigns
Axillary-subclavian thrombosisVague shoulder or neck discomfort; arm, hand edemaSupraclavicular fullness, palpable cord, extremity edema/cyanosis, jugular vein distention, dilated veins, unable to access catheter
Thoracic outlet syndromePain radiating to arm; hand weaknessBrachial plexus tenderness, arm/hand atrophy, positive Adson or Wright test