Adult oncology superior vena cava syndrome SVCS

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What is Superior Vena Cava Syndrome (SVCS)?

obstruction of SVC though thrombosis, tumor invasion, or external compression by tumor

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What are the early and late signs of SVCS?

Early:

facial/periorbital edema

cough

SOB

dissented jugular veins

headache/seizures

Late:

cyanosis and mental status change

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Which cancers are most likely to cause SVCS?

cancer in thoracic cavity

breast or lung cancer

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When does SVCS symptoms typically occur, and why?

typically in the morning because of back up of blood in jugular vein area

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How is SVCS treated?

radiation to site of obstruction

chemo to the cancers more sensitive