The significance of superior vena cava syndrome developing in a patient with sarcoidosis.
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.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008477:Mediastinal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000150:complications*; D013577:Syndrome; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging