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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. | 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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Revision as of 10:06, 18 July 2018
Author:
Mikael Häggström [notes 1]
Superior vena cava syndrome usually occurs where a lung cancer or lymphoma compresses or grows into central veins of the thorax.
Contents
Planning
- Indication
The most common symptom is dyspnea, followed by face or arm swelling.[1]
- Technique
CT angiography with contrast given simultaneously in both arms
Look for
Whether there is any occlusion of the subclavian veins, the brachiocephalic veins or superior vena cava.
Report
- See also: General notes on reporting
If any of the veins are occluded. If an interventional radiologist is available, stenting of the vein may be recommended in the report.
References
- ↑ 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
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