Superior vena cava syndrome induced by lung hyperinflation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a case report

Superior vena cava syndrome induced by lung hyperinflation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a case report

Abstract Background Superior vena cava syndrome is rarely attributed to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Case presentation We present the case of an 82-year-old Japanese man who experienced gradually progressive dyspnea on exertion. His physical examination revealed small vascular dilatations...

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Main Authors: Nobuhiro Kanaji, Naoki Watanabe, Takuya Inoue, Hitoshi Mizoguchi, Kosuke Sakamoto, Yuta Komori, Kosuke Kawada, Norimitsu Kadowaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-12-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Emphysema
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Superior vena cava syndrome
Case report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-023-04256-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-023-04256-7

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