superior vena cava obstruction - General Practice Notebook

superior vena cava obstruction

Superior vena caval obstruction often results from pressure on the vessel from tumour masses in the superior mediastinum. It may also be due to tumour involvement of the vessel and formation of mural thrombus.

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