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We present a case of superior vena cava syndrome caused by thoracic tumor with initial presentation of diffuse skin swelling. A 62-year-old female presented with facial erythema, swelling and itching for 6 months, with aggravation for 5 days ...
Shiyang LI+6 more
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Gevenois, Pierre-Alain+3 more
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In order to study the clinical profile of children presenting with superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS), case records of all children presenting with SVCS over a 10-year period were retrospectively analyzed.Twenty one children (20 males and 1 female) with a median age of 10.0 years (range 5.0 to 12.0 years) were detected to have an underlying ...
Sanjay Tomar+5 more
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Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is a relatively common sequela of mediastinal malignancies and may cause significant patient distress. SVCS is a medical emergency if associated with laryngeal or cerebral edema.
C. Straka+5 more
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Multiple accessory pathways coexisting with a persistent left superior vena cava: a case report
Background Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome is characterized by a short PR interval (delta-wave), long QRS complex, and the appearance of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.
Tetsuya Uemura+10 more
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Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is the clinical expression secondary to a decreased venous return from the brachiocephalic trunks due to stenosis or obstruction toward the superior vena cava.
Enrique Santillán-Aguayo+2 more
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Treatment of Superior Vena Cava (SVC) Syndrome and Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Thrombosis in a Patient with Colorectal Cancer: Combination of SVC Stenting and IVC Filter Placement to Palliate Symptoms and Pave the Way for Port Implantation [PDF]
Thrombosis of the inferior vena cava is a life-threatening complication in cancer patients leading to pulmonary embolism. These patients can also be affected by superior vena cava syndrome causing dyspnea followed by trunk or extremity swelling.
Kickuth, Ralph+3 more
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The Largest Reported Dissecting Aneurysm of Ascending Aorta Following Aortic Valve Replacement Accompanied by Superior Vena Cava Syndrome [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Ascending aortic dissection (AAD) is a rare and serious complication of aortic valve replacement. Multiple risk factors such as connective tissue disease, aortic wall thinning, aortic diameter, calcification of wall, structural features of ...
Donya, K+3 more
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The Largest Reported Giant Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Presented with Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Giant ascending aortic aneurysm is a rare condition. In this paper, we present an uncommon case of giant ascending aortic aneurysm with a maximal diameter of 14 cm in a 77-year-old woman presenting with unusual symptoms.
M. Biçer, A. Yuksel, I. Kan
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Superior vena cava syndrome: a case report of a rare form of presentation [PDF]
Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is the clinical manifestation of superior vena cava (SVC) obstruction, with severe reduction in venous return from the head, neck and upper extremities. It is a medical emergency. Obstruction to the SVC may be caused by
Behera, Bijaya K.+3 more
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