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TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Superior vena cava (SVC)
Definitions
- Obstruction of SVC due to intraluminal, intramural, or extrinsic disease
- Impaired venous return from head, neck, upper extremities, and trunk to right atrium
- Obstruction of SVC due to intraluminal, intramural, or extrinsic disease
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
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Presentation
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DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
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Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- De Potter B et al: Imaging of urgencies and emergencies in the lung cancer patient. Insights Imaging. 9(4):463-76, 2018
- Sheth S et al: Superior vena cava obstruction evaluation with MDCT. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 194(4):W336-46, 2010
- Eren S et al: The superior vena cava syndrome caused by malignant disease. Imaging with multi-detector row CT. Eur J Radiol. 59(1):93-103, 2006
- Kalra M et al: Open surgical and endovascular treatment of superior vena cava syndrome caused by nonmalignant disease. J Vasc Surg. 38(2):215-23, 2003
- Kim HJ et al: CT diagnosis of superior vena cava syndrome: importance of collateral vessels. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 161(3):539-42, 1993
- Parish JM et al: Etiologic considerations in superior vena cava syndrome. Mayo Clin Proc. 56(7):407-13, 1981
- Webb WR et al: Catheter venography in the superior vena cava syndrome. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 129(1):146-8, 1977
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Superior vena cava (SVC)
Definitions
- Obstruction of SVC due to intraluminal, intramural, or extrinsic disease
- Impaired venous return from head, neck, upper extremities, and trunk to right atrium
- Obstruction of SVC due to intraluminal, intramural, or extrinsic disease
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Angiographic Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- De Potter B et al: Imaging of urgencies and emergencies in the lung cancer patient. Insights Imaging. 9(4):463-76, 2018
- Sheth S et al: Superior vena cava obstruction evaluation with MDCT. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 194(4):W336-46, 2010
- Eren S et al: The superior vena cava syndrome caused by malignant disease. Imaging with multi-detector row CT. Eur J Radiol. 59(1):93-103, 2006
- Kalra M et al: Open surgical and endovascular treatment of superior vena cava syndrome caused by nonmalignant disease. J Vasc Surg. 38(2):215-23, 2003
- Kim HJ et al: CT diagnosis of superior vena cava syndrome: importance of collateral vessels. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 161(3):539-42, 1993
- Parish JM et al: Etiologic considerations in superior vena cava syndrome. Mayo Clin Proc. 56(7):407-13, 1981
- Webb WR et al: Catheter venography in the superior vena cava syndrome. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 129(1):146-8, 1977
