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Superior and inferior vena cava syndrome caused by a rare lung cancer: A case report
Key Clinical Message Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is commonly caused by mediastinal malignancies. Early identification through clinical signs and imaging is critical to avoid complications including cerebral and laryngeal edema, and cardiogenic ...
Amey Joshi +5 more
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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
Nobuhiro Kanaji +7 more
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Superior vena cava syndrome [PDF]
Sindrom zgornje vene kave (SZVK) nastane zaradi zapore pretoka krvi skozi zgornjo veno kavo (ZVK), ki jo povzroči pritisk od zunaj, vraščanje tumorske mase v žilno steno ali tromboza.
Juan Manuel Cortes Ramírez +5 more
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A case of venous overload choroidopathy in the setting of superior vena cava syndrome
Purpose: To report a case of overload venous choroidopathy in a patient with superior vena cava syndrome. Observations: A patient presented with episcleral vessel dilation, bilateral subretinal fluid accumulations in the maculae and unilateral serous ...
Alejandro Itzam Marin +4 more
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Open surgical treatment of superior vena cava syndrome due to invasive thymoma
Here we describe a case of open surgery for superior vena cava syndrome due to invasive thymoma. An 85-year-old woman presented with facial swelling and exertional dyspnea. Computed axial tomography revealed a thymoma in the mediastinum, extending to the
Taiki Kawaida +5 more
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Superior Vena Cava Syndrome associated with anaplastic carcinoma of the thyroid
Introducción: el síndrome de la vena cava superior es un conjunto de síntomas y signos causados por el deterioro del flujo sanguíneo de la mitad superior del tórax, el cuello, la cabeza y las extremidades superiores a la aurícula derecha debido a la ...
Milián Hernández, Cándida Grisel +1 more
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Superior Vena Cava Syndrome due to pericardial hematoma: A case report and mini-review of literature
Superior vena cava syndrome is a life-threatening condition. Typically, the clinical presentations are gradual; hence, the diagnosis is often delayed until critical compression or obstruction has occurred.
Aninka Saboe +6 more
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Superior vena cava syndrome: do not miss the Ariadne’s thread [PDF]
A central venous catheter tip located too high into the superior vena cava (SVC) is known to be a strong risk factor for central venous thrombosis and subsequent SVC syndrome.
Juliette Thariat, +4 more
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Sindrom Vena Kava Superior pada Pasien dengan Timoma Stadium III
A 50 year old man presented with superior vena cava syndrome. Superior vena cava syndrome is one of the emergency oncology cases. After the diagnostic procedure, the patient was diagnosed with stage III thymoma. With chemotherapy regimens of cisplatin 50
Jersivindo Ranazeri +3 more
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Thrombosis of the superior vena cava in a patient with an implanted cardioverter–defibrillator: A case report [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Superior vena cava syndrome results from the occlusion of blood flow in the superior vena cava due to external compression, internal obstruction, or infiltration of the vessel wall by a tumor.
Elena V. Paranina +4 more
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