Superior vena cava syndrome

Obstruction of the blood flow in the superior vena cava caused by a malignant neoplasm, thrombosis, or aneurysm. It is a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment. Signs and symptoms include swelling and cyanosis of the face, neck, and upper arms, cough, orthopnea, and headache.

Also known as: superior vena cava syndrome, SVC obstruction, SVC syndrome, SVCS, superior vena cava obstruction, superior vena cava thrombosis

2 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.