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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
On enhanced [[Computed tomography|CT scan]], findings include location and severity of the [[superior vena cava obstruction]], superimposed [[thrombosis]], a [[mediastinal mass]] or [[lymphadenopathy]], collateral [[vessels]], and associated [[Lung mass|lung masses]]. [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] is the [[imaging]] modality of choice. | |||
==CT== | ==CT== | ||
* [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] is the [[imaging]] modality of choice for the diagnosis of [[superior vena cava syndrome]]. | |||
* On [[Computed tomography|CT scan]], [[superior vena cava syndrome]] is characterized by:<ref name="radio">Superior Vena Cava Syndrome.Dr Amir Rezaee and Radswiki et al. Radiopedia http://radiopaedia.org/articles/superior-vena-cava-obstruction Accessed on January 13, 2016</ref> | |||
:*Location and severity of the [[superior vena cava obstruction]] | |||
:*Superimposed [[thrombosis]] | |||
:*[[Mediastinal mass]] or [[lymphadenopathy]] | |||
:*Collateral vessels and associated [[Lung mass|lung masses]] | |||
==Gallery== | |||
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Image:Svc syndrome collaterals.jpg|Collaterals on [[CT]] scan in a patient with superior vena cava syndrome | |||
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<gallery heights="175" widths="175"> | <gallery heights="175" widths="175"> | ||
Image: | Image:INVASION svcs Ct.png|Lung cancer with vena cava invasion. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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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 superior vena cava 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 for the diagnosis of superior vena cava syndrome.
- On CT scan, superior vena cava syndrome is characterized by:[1]
- Location and severity of the superior vena cava obstruction
- Superimposed thrombosis
- Mediastinal mass or lymphadenopathy
- Collateral vessels and associated lung masses
Gallery
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Collaterals on CT scan in a patient with superior vena cava syndrome
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Lung cancer with vena cava invasion.
References
- ↑ Superior Vena Cava Syndrome.Dr Amir Rezaee and Radswiki et al. Radiopedia http://radiopaedia.org/articles/superior-vena-cava-obstruction Accessed on January 13, 2016