Superior vena cava syndrome CT

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]

Overview

On enhanced CT scan, findings include location and severity of the SVC obstruction, superimposed thrombosis, a mediastinal mass or lymphadenopathy, collateral vessels and associated lung masses. CT scan is the imaging modality of choice

CT

CT scan is the imaging modality of choice, findings include:

• Location and severity of the SVC obstruction
• Superimposed thrombosis
• Mediastinal mass or lymphadenopathy
• Collateral vessels and associated lung masses.

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  Collaterals on CT scan in a patient with SVC syndrome

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  Lung cancer with vena cava invasion.