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Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is a group of symptoms caused by obstruction of superior vena cava. External compression caused by benign or malign processes is the most common physiopathology.… Click to show full abstract
Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is a group of symptoms caused by obstruction of superior vena cava. External compression caused by benign or malign processes is the most common physiopathology. We aim to present a 29-year-old man with non-productive cough, facial plethora and venous distention of the neck. Right apical tense bulla which was compress superior vena cava was detected and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery applied. Our extensive search found out that only one report of SVCS secondary to bulla is available on Medline.
Journal Title: BMJ Case Reports
Year Published: 2018
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