Pancoast's syndrome secondary to lung infection with cutaneous fistulisation caused by Staphylococcus aureus.

Apical bronchial carcinoma is the most common cause of Pancoast's syndrome. Of the many other causes reported, infection is a rare one. A literature review is presented and a case of Pancoast's syndrome, secondary to apical lung pneumonia with bronchocutaneous fistulisation caused by Staphylococcus aureus infection, is reported. Clinical and radiological resolution was achieved after treatment with antibiotics.