A Case of Delayed Radiation-induced Brachial Plexopathy Occurring Approximately 40 Years After Breast Cancer Surgery

Key Points

• To report a rare case of delayed radiation-induced brachial plexopathy occurring 40 years after breast cancer treatment.
• Case report of an 81-year-old woman
• History of breast cancer surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy
• Follow-up for lymphatic obstruction and nerve function tests
• Patient experienced progressive symptoms including hand tingling and motor dysfunction
• Diagnosis of delayed radiation-induced brachial plexopathy confirmed by nerve conduction studies
• The case underscores the importance of recognizing long-term complications in cancer survivors

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