Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

Vena cava superior-syndrom

Engelsk definition

A condition that occurs when the obstruction of the thin-walled SUPERIOR VENA CAVA interrupts blood flow from the head, upper extremities, and thorax to the RIGHT ATRIUM. Obstruction can be caused by NEOPLASMS; THROMBOSIS; ANEURYSM; or external compression. The syndrome is characterized by swelling and/or CYANOSIS of the face, neck, and upper arms which is called Pemberton's sign. Classification of SVC obstruction is often based on COLLATERAL CIRCULATION.

Svenska synonymer

Vena cava superior-trombos — Vena cava superior-obstruktion

Engelska synonymer

Superior Vena Cava Obstruction — SVC Obstruction — Obstruction, SVC — SVC Obstructions — SVC Syndrome — SVC Syndromes — Syndrome, SVC — Obstruction of the Superior Vena Cava — Superior Vena Cava Thrombosis — SVC Thrombosis — SVC Thromboses — Thrombosis, SVC