superior vena cava syndrome
MONDO:0043287Mondo
Findings
No curated finding names superior vena cava syndrome yet. Everything below is reference data from Mondo, HPO and GenCC, not evidence about what affects it.
Definition
Obstruction of the blood flow in the superior vena cava caused by a malignant neoplasm, thrombosis, or aneurysm. It is a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment. Signs and symptoms include swelling and cyanosis of the face, neck, and upper arms, cough, orthopnea, and headache.
Definition from the Mondo Disease Ontology (MONDO:0043287), read 2026-09-29. CC BY 4.0.
Where it sits
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