title: [Superior vena cava syndrome of rare aetiology (author's transl)].
abstract: The case of malformation of the subclavian artery (arteria lusoria) reported here is of interest not only because of its rarity but also the diagnostic problems which it posed and its unusual clinical presentation -- haemoptysis. This case report is completed by a review of the literature, which is restricted concerning this subject.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013348:Subclavian Artery / Q000002:abnormalities*; D013577:Syndrome; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior
vernacular_title: Syndrome cave supérieur d'étiologie exceptionnelle.