The Axillary Arch of Langer (Axillopectoral Muscle): A Case Report
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An axillary arch muscle – a case report
Introduction A number of accessory muscle slip cases in the axilla arising from latissimus dorsi, pectoralis major, ribs and costal cartilages have been reported by different authors [1]. These accessory muscle slips in the axilla have been described under variety of names (e.g., chondro-epitrochlearis, dorsoepitrochlearis, etc). These variant bundles are commonly referred to as “axillary arch”...
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conclusions the axillary arch variation is very clinically important, because it may entrap and implicate the neurovascular bundle. also it is important for surgeons during operation, so they need to be aware of possible presence of such variations. case presentation during routine dissection, we encountered an aberrant slip of muscle and fascia expanded from latissimus dorsi to pectoralis majo...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Breast Cancer
سال: 2008
ISSN: 1738-6756
DOI: 10.4048/jbc.2008.11.2.106