SVC obstruction Flashcards
1
Q
SVC is most associated with what type of cancer
A
Lung
2
Q
Clinical features
A
SOB
swelling of the face, neck and arms
conjunctival and periorbital oedema may be seen
headache (worse in mornings)
visual disturbance
pulseless JVP distension
3
Q
Common cancerous causes of SVC obstruction
A
small cell lung cancer, lymphoma
metastatic seminoma
Kaposi’s sarcoma
breast cancer
4
Q
non-malignant causes of SVC obstruction
A
aortic aneurysm
mediastinal fibrosis
goitre
SVC thrombosis
5
Q
Management of SVC obstruction
A
endovascular stenting
radical chemotherapy or chemo-radiotherapy
steroids
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