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su·pe·ri·or ve·na ca·va syn·drome

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  1. Superior vena cava syndrome

    Superior vena cava syndrome, or superior vena cava obstruction, is usually the result of the direct obstruction of the superior vena cava by malignancies such as compression of the vessel wall by right upper lobe tumors or thymoma and/or mediastinal lymphadenopathy. The most common malignancy that causes SVCS is bronchogenic carcinoma. Cerebral edema is rare, but if it occurs it may be fatal.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

    A condition that occurs when the obstruction of the thin-walled SUPERIOR VENA CAVA interrupts blood flow from the head, upper extremities, and thorax to the RIGHT ATRIUM. Obstruction can be caused by NEOPLASMS; THROMBOSIS; ANEURYSM; or external compression. The syndrome is characterized by swelling and/or CYANOSIS of the face, neck, and upper arms.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of superior vena cava syndrome in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of superior vena cava syndrome in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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