Concurrence of superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome and pregnancy is rare. Nonetheless, owing to the delay of pregnancy to the third and fourth decades of life, physicians can expect to see more cases of SVC syndrome complicating pregnancy, particularly cancer-related cases. Prompt recognition, ...
We report a case of thrombosis of the entire superior vena cava associated with severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) after ovulation induction with gonadotropins in a triplet pregnancy. Case Report A 30-year-old woman became pregnant with triplets following human menopausal gonadotropin-...
superior vena cava syndrome noun : a condition characterized by elevated venous pressure of the upper extremities with accompanying distension of the affected veins and swelling of the face and neck and caused by blockage (as by a thrombus or an aneurysm) or compression (as by a tumor) of the...
& Huch. R. (1984) The oscillating `vena cava syndrome' during quiet standing-an unexpected observation in latc pregnancy. Br J Obstet Gynaecol 91, 766- 771.Schneider KTM. Bollinger A. Huch A. Huch R. The oscillating « vena cava syndrome » during quiet standing : unexpected ...
vena cava (SVC). It is characterized by swelling of the upper part of the body. SVC is formed by the joining of the two brachiocephalic veins which drain the blood from the head, neck, and upper extremities. The most common cause of SVC obstruction is malignancy. SVC syndrome is usually...
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This is the case particularly in Cystic Fibrosis (CF). We describe in this report the successful use of intravascular stenting to treat this distressing condition in the setting of thrombotic occlusion of the SVC in a patient with CF.关键词: Cystic Fibrosis Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Stents ...
Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome (SVCS) is characterized by gradual, insidious compression/obstruction of the superior vena cava. Although the syndrome can be life threatening, its presentation is often associated with a gradual increase in symptomatolo
Superior vena cava syndrome, as exemplified in the our cases, can present with facial and upper extremity edema, distended neck veins and collateral venous formation, shortness of breath, cough, and changes in pitch and tone of voice. All patients highlighted in this case series presented with ...
Nutcracker syndrome is a condition where there is compression of the left renal vein between the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery causing symptoms. Here, we describe the case of a female patient who had symptoms secondary to the compression of a left inferior vena cava between the aorta...