title: Oncological emergencies: superior vena cava syndrome.
abstract: Superior vena cava obstruction leads to the venous hypertension of the head, neck, upper extremities and upper part of the truncus. Its clinical manifestation, known as the superior vena cava syndrome, is a complication of malignancy, mainly of lung cancer and lymphoma. As it usually affects patients with advanced disease, the prognosis is poor. This article stresses the importance of early detection and adequate management of this onco- logical emergency. The diagnostic tools as well as treatment possibilities are discussed.
authors.forename: Justyna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bochenek-Cibor
authors.forename: Mirosława
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Püsküllüoğlu
authors.forename: Aneta
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zygulska
mesh_terms: D042241:Early Diagnosis; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000150:complications; D011379:Prognosis; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy