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Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C3396

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
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

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