The significance of superior vena cava syndrome developing in a patient with sarcoidosis

Radiology. 1980 Feb;134(2):311-2. doi: 10.1148/radiology.134.2.7352206.

Abstract

The development of superior vena cava syndrome in sarcoidosis is uncommon, as is the development of lymph node enlargement after the pulmonary component of the disease is well established. A search for other etiologic factors is indicated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphatic Diseases / complications
  • Lymphatic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Mediastinal Diseases / complications
  • Mediastinal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Sarcoidosis / complications*
  • Syndrome
  • Vascular Diseases / etiology
  • Vena Cava, Superior* / diagnostic imaging