Other Pathologies And Collateral Flow

Question 1

What is the cause of loss of phasisity of subclavian vein waveform

Answer 1

Proximal obstruction of innominate trunk

Question 2

What do we need to scan in case of SCV thrombosis (2)

Answer 2

Contralateral side

IJV

Question 3

Potential causes of SVC thrombosis

Answer 3

Breast cancer - due to extrinsic compression

Question 4

Chronic SCV obstruction - what can we expect (2)

Answer 4

Collateral formation in internal mammary veins

Flow reversal

Question 5

Most common tumour associated with IVC thrombus

Answer 5

RCC

Question 6

IJV thrombus due to compression and stasis do to necrosis / infection or lymph node enlargement - what pathology

Answer 6

Lemierre’s syndrome

Question 7

Autoimmune disease causes inflammation of veins and arteries

Answer 7

Bachet’s disease

Question 8

Bachet’s disease includes involvement of what body parts (4)

Answer 8

Mouth, genitals, eyes, joints

Question 9

What are the genitourinary tumours that cause IVC thrombus?

Answer 9

Seminoma/Teratoma