title: Superior vena cava syndrome: A radiation oncologist's perspective.
abstract: Superior vena cava syndrome is referred to as a constellation of symptoms and signs caused by obstruction of superior vena cava. It can occur due to both benign and malignant causes with the latter being the predominant. There is a paradigm shift in the approach to manage this condition. It is no longer considered a medical emergency and histological diagnosis is necessary before treatment. This article reviews the causes, symptoms, pathophysiology, and overall management policy which have changed over decades.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Kaustav
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Talapatra
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Soumadip
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Panda
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Oncology, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Sandeep
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Goyle
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Kallol
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Bhadra
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Oncology, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Rajesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mistry
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D060787:Neoplasm Grading; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D000072378:Radiation Oncologists; D018787:Radiation Oncology; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000532:radiotherapy*