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How is thoracic outlet syndrome diagnosed?

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How is thoracic outlet syndrome diagnosed?

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There are no specific diagnostic tests for thoracic outlet syndromes. The diagnosis is made by ruling out other diseases and by observing the patient. Two non-specific tests that can suggest the presence of thoracic outlet syndrome are the Adson’s test and the Allen test. In the Adson test, the patient takes a deep breath and tilts his or her head back and turns it to one side.