Superior vena cava syndrome and bilateral subclavian vein thrombosis. CT and radionuclide venography correlation.
Radionuclide venography (RNV) and CT with contrast infusion were performed in a patient with superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome and upper extremity swelling due to SVC and bilateral subclavian vein thrombosis resulting from infection of a Le Veen peritoneovenous shunt. Although CT was suggestive of thrombosis and excluded extrinsic compression by a mass, obstruction of the SVC and deliniation of collateral venous channels were best demonstrated by RNV.
D006083:Graft Occlusion, Vascular / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010536:Peritoneovenous Shunt / Q000009:adverse effects; D011875:Radionuclide Angiography; D013350:Subclavian Vein; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013668:Technetium Tc 99m Aggregated Albumin; D013671:Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D013668:Technetium Tc 99m Aggregated Albumin; D013671:Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid