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Superior vena cava syndrome
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Superior vena cava syndrome
Hematol Oncol Clin North Am.
2010 Jun.
Abstract
Superior vena cava syndrome is a common complication of malignancy. The epidemiology, presentation, and diagnostic evaluation of patients presenting with the syndrome are reviewed. Management options including chemotherapy and radiation therapy and the role of endovascular stents are discussed along with the evidence for each of the therapeutic options.
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