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Term ID:
10761
Name:
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Definition:
A condition that occurs when the obstruction of the thin-walled SUPERIOR VENA CAVA interrupts blood flow from the head, upper extremities, and thorax to the RIGHT ATRIUM. Obstruction can be caused by NEOPLASMS; THROMBOSIS; ANEURYSM; or external compression. The syndrome is characterized by swelling and/or CYANOSIS of the face, neck, and upper arms.
Alternative IDs:
ParentIDs:
MESH:D014652
TreeNumbers:
C14.907.800
Synonyms:
Superior Vena Cava Obstruction |Superior Vena Cava Thrombosis