Superior vena cava obstruction Flashcards
1
Q
what is usual cause of superior vena cava obstruction ?
A
lung cancer
2
Q
what are the potential causes of superior vena cava obstruction?
-3
A
Cancer
Goitre
Aortic aneurysm
3
Q
in superior vena cava obstruction what symptoms are usually worse in the morning?
-2
why?
A
Swelling of face
Headache
gravity can not drain fluid
4
Q
symptoms of SVC obstruction?
-5
A
Dyspnoea Swelling of face – worse in morning Headache – worse in morning Visual disturbance Pulseless JVP
5
Q
CXR of pt with SVC obstruction.
what is seen?
A
wide mediastinum
6
Q
what is the diagnostic IX for SVC obstruction.
A
CT
7
Q
which procedure gives symptomatic relief for SVC obstruction.
A
Endovascular stenting
8
Q
pt with lung cancer has SVC obstruction.
what is the most likely Mx for his cancer?
A
chemo and radiotherapy
