title: Unilateral superior vena cava syndrome.
abstract: An elderly man presented with clinical features of superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome restricted to the right side. Detailed evaluation suggested the diagnosis of unilateral SVC syndrome due to adenocarcinoma (presumably) from lung. With this case, we discuss the clinical presentation and causes of this rare clinical entity. Also, unilateral signs of SVC syndrome warrant a thorough clinical evaluation as it can be a presenting feature of a spectrum of diseases ranging from benign to malignant etiologies.
authors.forename: U D
authors.initials: UD
authors.lastname: Desai
authors.affiliation: Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Joshi
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000150:complications*; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D049268:Positron-Emission Tomography; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed