Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) refers to the constellation of signs and symptoms that accompany the occlusion of the superior vena cava, either due to internal or external causes. It is commonly described as an oncologic emergency, but in recent times, it has been found to not only be ...
Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome (SVCS) is a constellation of symptoms that result from obstruction of the SVC (see the images from a single case, below). The superior vena cava (SVC) is formed in the upper middle part of the mediastinum by the junction of the brachiocephalic veins. It...
Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome is a collection of clinical signs and symptoms resulting from partial or complete obstruction of blood flow through the SVC. This obstruction is most commonly a result of thrombus formation or tumor infiltration of the vessel wall. The SVC is formed by the junc...
The syndrome caused by the acute obstruction of the superior vena cava with central nervous system symptoms as well as with symptoms related to the oedema of the upper respiratory tract is often very severe and fatal to the patient. Conservative treatment is usually of no help, and consequently...
SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS The syndrome is a manifestation of obstruction of the superior vena cava or of the innominate veins or a manifestation of an arteriovenous fistula between the ascending aorta and the superior vena cava. The symptoms and signs are related to venous hypertension cephalad to the le...
Tumor encasement of SVC and symptoms are stable at this time. Download: Download high-res image (403KB) Download: Download full-size image Fig. 9. Radiographic progression of SVC syndrome Patient #3. Discussion Superior vena cava syndrome, as exemplified in the our cases, can present with ...
Lung cancer is the most frequent cause of superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome. Malignant SVC syndrome is generally considered a contraindication to curative resection, although palliative bypasses are done for symptoms that do not respond to medical therapy. However, a majority of patients with such ...
Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is a common complication of malignancy. The epidemiology, presentation, and diagnostic evaluation of patients presenting with the syndrome are reviewed. Management options including chemotherapy and radiation therapy (RT) and the role of endovascular stents are discussed...
Benign superior vena cava (SVC) obstruction is an uncommon entity. However, it is important to recognize that a small percentage of SVC syndromes are due to benign diseases such as mediastinal granulomas. The insidious onset and slow progression of symptoms allow for development of an efficient ...
Superior vena caval obstruction syndrome in small cell lung cancer. In a series of 643 patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC), 55 patients (8.6%) had signs or symptoms of superior vena caval obstruction syndrome (SVCO). Relatively long intervals from the onset of the first symptoms of...