[Superior caval syndrome in adults in central Tunisia. Apropos of 26 cases].
We report 26 cases of superior vena cava obstruction (SVC) observed in Sousse University Hospital (TUNISIA). The diagnosis was confirmed by CT scan and/or superior vena cava angiography. The underlying disease was revealed by SVC on 76.9% of cases. Malignant underlying disease was noted on 61.53% of cases. Non malignant causes of SVC was Behçet disease (4 cases) and mediastinal fibrosis (5 cases). SVC revealed Behçet disease in the 4 cases.
Service de Médecine Interne et des Maladies Infectieuses, CHU, Sousse, Tunisie.
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D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D013997:Time Factors; D014416:Tunisia