SVC Syndrome (Oncologic Emergencies)

An overview of the clinical presentation, etiologies, diagnosis, and treatment of the superior vena cava syndrome - a serious complication of non-small cell and small cell lung cancers, among other conditions. CT images of SVC compression and thrombosis both courtesy of Dr Hani Makky Al Salam, , rID: 13267 Chest X-ray of SVC stent courtesy of Dr Henry Knipe, , rID: 31410 #oncology