Abstract Objective: To evaluate the clinical utility of ultrasonography in diagnosing right atrial tumor thrombus among a patient with superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS). Case presentation: A ...

Diagnosis Superior vena cava syndrome due to thrombotic obstruction—a complication of a cardiac procedure. Management Anticoagulation, catheter-directed thrombolytic therapy, mechanical ...

Abstract Introduction: Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS)comprises a range of symptoms and signs of mechanical obstruction of the SVC lumen. Objectives: To investigate the effectiveness and safety of ...

Introduction: Superior Vena Cava Syndrome (SVCS) is a rare but serious oncologic emergency in pediatric patients, most commonly caused by mediastinal masses such as lymphomas or leukemias. This ...

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Common malignancies associated with SVC syndrome include lung cancer, lymphoma and solid tumors with mediastinal metastases (e.g. breast cancer).

SVC syndrome occurred due to mediastinal mass compression and a near occlusive SVC thrombus. Aspiration thrombectomy was effective in treating the SVC thrombosis and was performed alongside pulmonary ...

Fluoroscopy of the chest revealed a mass in the left upper mediastinal region. One month later, after radiation treatment totaling 1200 r, a roentgenogram showed decrease in size of the mass.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Researchers are baffled as a mysterious syndrome sweeps up and down the East Coast and the Gulf, killing oysters in mass groups.

Puzzling Havana Syndrome injuries that have afflicted U.S. diplomats may have a more complicated explanation than solely pulsed microwaves or mass psychology ...

BOSTON — Researchers at Mass General Hospital released the first global survey evaluating services and support for people with Down syndrome in 45 countries.

CT of the chest showed a right atrial mass extending into and obstructing the superior vena cava (SVC) and mediastinal lymphadenopathy (Panel A & B). Coronary CTA performed a few years earlier showed ...