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Superior vena cava stenosis

Case contributed by David Cuete
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Dyspnea, Facial and upper extremity edema, venous distention in the neck and distended veins in the upper chest and arms. History of long-standing dialysis. Recent infection of the central venous catheter

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male

CT chest

ct

Narrowness and lack of filling of contrast in the superior vena cava and left brachiocephalic vein, thoracic masses no evidence. Multiple thoracic venous collaterals are displayed

Case Discussion

Although neoplasms are the primary cause of the obstruction of the superior vena cava, it has also been associated as complications of CVC and pacemakers.

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