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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)

Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Medical Definitions and Terms

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