Superior Vena Cava Obstruction Flashcards by Talya Sumray | Brainscape

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Cause

A

Regional malignancies

Particularly squamous cell carcinoma lung cancer

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Symptoms

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Raised and fixed JVP
Swollen face/arm
Dilated, tortuous veins

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Treatment

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Steroids to decrease inflammation
Radiotherapy
Chemotherapy for SCLC
Stenting

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