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Unilateral superior vena cava syndrome

An elderly man presented with clinical features of superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome restricted to the right side. Detailed evaluation suggested the diagnosis of unilateral SVC syndrome due to ... read more

Superior Vena Cava Syndrome: An Increasingly Frequent Complication of Cardiac Procedures

Background A 29-year-old woman presented with chest pressure, progressive dyspnea, fatigue, and swelling of her face, neck and upper extremities. Four days earlier, she had undergone a procedure for ... read more

Eli Glatstein

1. Description of the problem SVC syndrome is caused by obstruction of blood flow through the SVC. This can be due to extrinsic compression of the vessel (tumor), intrinsic obstruction (thrombus), or ... read more

The Superior Vena Cava Syndrome: Clinical Characteristics and Evolving Etiology

Abstract: Malignancy is the most common cause of the superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome. With the increasing use of intravascular devices, the incidence of the SVC syndrome arising from benign ... read more

Oncologic Emergencies: Recognition and Initial Management

Structural oncologic emergencies are caused by direct compression of nontumor structures by metastatic disease. Superior vena cava syndrome presents as facial edema with development of collateral ... read more

Malignant superior vena cava syndrome presenting after trauma

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Radiation-induced SVC syndrome

A 69-year-old woman with a history of Hodgkin's lymphoma at age 17 was admitted to our hospital with 3 weeks of progressive dyspnoea on exertion. Her medical history and physical exam were concerning ... read more

Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

The superior vena cava is one of the primary veins within our bodies. It transports blood from our arms, chest, neck, and head to our hearts. In superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS), this vein has ... read more

Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is a group of symptoms that can occur in people who have lung cancer, lymphoma, or other cancers that involve the center of the chest. It also can occur from ... read more

What is superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS)?

Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is obstruction of blood flow through the superior vena cava (SVC). It is a medical emergency and most often manifests in patients with a malignant disease process ... read more