Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Due to Mediastinal Tuberculous Lymphadenitis.
10.4082/kjfm.2017.38.3.166
- Author:
Jin Ho JANG
1
;
Doosoo JEON
;
Yun Seong KIM
;
Woo Hyun CHO
;
Hye Ju YEO
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, Korea. dugpwn@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Superior vena Cava Syndrome;
Lymphadenitis;
Tuberculosis;
Thoracotomy
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Diagnosis, Differential;
Early Diagnosis;
Emergencies;
Female;
Humans;
Lymphadenitis;
Middle Aged;
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome*;
Thoracotomy;
Tuberculosis;
Tuberculosis, Lymph Node*;
Vena Cava, Superior*
- From:Korean Journal of Family Medicine
2017;38(3):166-168
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome refers to a medical emergency resulting from compression of the SVC. It requires early diagnosis and treatment, and is usually caused by malignant tumors; rarely, mediastinal tuberculous lymphadenitis can cause SVC syndrome. Here, we present a case study of an immunocompetent 61-year-old woman who presented with acute onset SVC syndrome and was diagnosed with tuberculous lymphadenitis on thoracotomy; the symptoms resolved with anti-tuberculosis therapy. This unusual case highlights the importance of the differential diagnosis in patients presenting with acute onset SVC syndrome; a timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment lead to complete recovery.
