Superior Vena Cava Syndrome in a Patient with Small-Cell Lung Cancer: A Case Report

Superior Vena Cava Syndrome in a Patient with Small-Cell Lung Cancer: A Case Report

Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome, a potential oncologic emergency, is closely associated with malignancy and right-sided lung cancer in particular. A case of SVC syndrome presenting with facial swelling, neck distension, and enlarged veins of the upper chest, which developed over a period of 5 week...

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Main Authors: Christina Brzezniak, Bryan Oronsky, Corey A. Carter, Bennett Thilagar, Scott Caroen, Karen Zeman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2017-03-01
Series:Case Reports in Oncology
Subjects:
Small-cell lung cancer
Computed tomography scan
Superior vena cava syndrome
Thrombosis
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/464278

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