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Symptoms that raise 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, or regular [[contrast CT]] in venous phase. ==Look for==[[File:CT of superior vena cava thrombosis.png|thumb|200px|Thrombosis of the superior vena cava.]]Whether there is any occlusion or external compression of the subclavian veins, the suspicion brachiocephalic veins or superior vena cava. ==Report=={{Reporting}}If any of the condition veins are mainly severe headacheoccluded. If an interventional radiologist is available, and swellingstenting of the vein may be recommended in the report. {{Bottom}}
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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.
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