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syndróm hornej dutej žily

Subject h.	syndróm hornej dutej žily
Subject h.	Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Entry terms	thrombosis venae cavae superioris obštrukcia hornej dutej žily SVC obštrukcia SVC syndróm SVC trombóza trombóza hornej dutej žily vena cava superior, obštrukcia vena cava superior, trombóza
English X references	Obstruction of the Superior Vena Cava SVC Obstruction SVC Syndrome SVC Thrombosis Superior Vena Cava Obstruction Superior Vena Cava Thrombosis
Scope note in English	A condition that occurs when the obstruction of the thin-walled SUPERIOR VENA CAVA interrupts blood flow from the head, upper extremities, and thorax to the RIGHT ATRIUM. Obstruction can be caused by NEOPLASMS; THROMBOSIS; ANEURYSM; or external compression. The syndrome is characterized by swelling and/or CYANOSIS of the face, neck, and upper arms which is called Pemberton's sign. Classification of SVC obstruction is often based on COLLATERAL CIRCULATION.
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