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.
Exact Synonyms
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
superior vena cava syndrome
Superior vena cava syndrome
class Information
ALT_DEFINITION
- A condition in which a tumor presses against the superior vena cava (the large vein that carries blood from the head, neck, arms, and chest to the heart). This pressure blocks blood flow to the heart and may cause coughing, difficulty in breathing, and swelling of the face, neck, and upper arms.
- A disorder characterized by obstruction of the blood flow in the superior vena cava. Signs and symptoms include swelling and cyanosis of the face, neck, and upper arms, cough, orthopnea and headache.
- Elevated pressure in the superior vena cava causing a constellation of recognized symptoms such as swelling and cyanosis of the face, neck, and upper arms, cough, orthopnea and headache.
code
C3396
Contributing_Source
- MedDRA
- NICHD
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Legacy Concept Name
Superior_Vena_Cava_Syndrome
Maps_To
Superior vena cava syndrome
Preferred_Name
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Semantic_Type
Disease or Syndrome
UMLS_CUI
C0038833
class Relations
Subclass of