Oncology Flashcards
1
Q
What are the cause of SVC obstruction?
A
75% - Lung (most commonly non-small cell)
15% - Lymphoma (most commonly Hodgkin’s)
10% - Secondary LNs
2
Q
What are the clinical features of SVC obstruction?
A
- Dyspnoea, cough, chest pain at rest
- Swelling + redness – neck, face, arm
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Disturbed vision
- Nausea
- Syncope
3
Q
Management of tumour lysis syndrome?
A
IV fluids
Allopurinol
