The Unspoken Presentation Of The Uncommon: Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
- Author:
Loo SPS
1
;
Siti Nidzwani MM
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Case report
- Keywords:
mediastinum;
Superior Vena cava syndrome;
tumour
- From:Medicine and Health
2018;13(1):259-263
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Superior vena cava syndrome is a medical emergency. The morbidity and mortality of superior vena cava syndrome can be decreased by early recognition, early establishment of primary cause, early supportive and definitive treatment. We illustrate a case of 53-year-old male with underlying advanced Parkinsonism and ischemic stroke who presented with superior vena cava syndrome over 4 days period. Diagnostic challenge in this patient lies in the fact that patient had aphasia and his daily living activity was dependent. Most of the information was based on caretaker’s observations. A strong clinical suspicion based on clinical history is crucial for early diagnosis and treatment of superior vena cava syndrome.
