CT of superior vena cava syndrome - Revision history

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'''Superior vena cava syndrome''' usually occurs where a lung cancer or lymphoma compresses or grows into central veins of the thorax.

==Planning==
;Indication
Symptoms that raise the suspicion of the condition are mainly severe headache, and swelling

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 ==Look for==
-[[File:SVCCT.PNG|thumb|200px|Compression of the superior vena cava by a mass.]]
+[[File:CT of superior vena cava thrombosis.png|thumb|200px|Thrombosis of the superior vena cava.]]
-Whether there is any occlusion of the subclavian veins, the brachiocephalic veins or superior vena cava.
+Whether there is any occlusion or external compression of the subclavian veins, the brachiocephalic veins or superior vena cava.
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 The most common symptom is dyspnea, followed by face or arm swelling.<ref name=emedicine>[http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/760301-overview Emedicine > Superior Vena Cava Syndrome.] Author: Michael S Beeson, MD, MBA, FACEP, Professor of Emergency Medicine, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine and Pharmacy; Attending Faculty, Summa Health System. Updated: Dec 3, 2009</ref>
 ;Technique
-[[CT angiography]] with contrast given simultaneously in both arms
+[[CT angiography]] with contrast given simultaneously in both arms, or regular [[contrast CT]] in venous phase.
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 If any of the veins are occluded. If an interventional radiologist is available, stenting of the vein may be recommended in the report.
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 ==Report==
 If any of the veins are occluded. If an interventional radiologist is available, stenting of the vein may be recommended in the report.
 ==References==
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 ==Planning==
 ;Indication
-The most common symptom is dyspnea, followed by face or arm swelling.<ref name=emedicine>[http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/760301-overview emedicine > Superior Vena Cava Syndrome.] Author: Michael S Beeson, MD, MBA, FACEP, Professor of Emergency Medicine, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine and Pharmacy; Attending Faculty, Summa Health System. Updated: Dec 3, 2009</ref>
+The most common symptom is dyspnea, followed by face or arm swelling.<ref name=emedicine>[http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/760301-overview Emedicine > Superior Vena Cava Syndrome.] Author: Michael S Beeson, MD, MBA, FACEP, Professor of Emergency Medicine, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine and Pharmacy; Attending Faculty, Summa Health System. Updated: Dec 3, 2009</ref>
 ;Technique
 [[CT angiography]] with contrast given simultaneously in both arms

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	==Look for==		==Look for==
		+	[[File:SVCCT.PNG\|thumb\|200px\|Compression of the superior vena cava by a mass.]]
	Whether there is any occlusion of the subclavian veins, the brachiocephalic veins or superior vena cava.		Whether there is any occlusion of the subclavian veins, the brachiocephalic veins or superior vena cava.