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Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Medical Questions » Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
| Name: Superior Vena Cava Syndrome |
| Also known as: |
| Complication of cancer in the chest. |
Causes of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Invariably secondary to lung cancer or other chest cancers that cause blocking of the superior vena cava (the main vein draining into the heart from the head and arms). |
Symptoms of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Firm swelling (brawny edema) and flushing of head and neck, and dilated neck and arm veins. |
Tests for Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Venography (X-ray of veins) shows blocked superior vena cava. |
Treatment for Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Potent anticancer drugs and chest irradiation.
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Complications of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome of its treatment
Treatment urgent or heart failure occurs.
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Likely Outcome of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Very poor. Cancer usually inoperable by time this syndrome occurs. |
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