Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
| Medical Definition: |
Obstruction of the superior vena cava caused by neoplasm, thrombosis, aneurysm, or external compression and causing suffusion and/or cyanosis of the face, neck, and upper arms. |
| Guide Notes: |
caval obstruction |
| Also Called: |
Superior Vena Cava Thrombosis |
| Previously Indexed: |
Thrombosis (1966-1985),Vascular Diseases (1966-1985),Vena Cava, Superior (1966-1985) |
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