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MeSH Heading: Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Tree Number(s): C14.907.800
Unique ID: D013479
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D013479
Annotation: coordinate with the cause of the obstruction
Scope Note: 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.
Entry Term(s): Obstruction of the Superior Vena Cava; SVC Obstruction; SVC Syndrome; SVC Thrombosis; Superior Vena Cava Obstruction; Superior Vena Cava Thrombosis
NLM Classification #: WG 625.V3
Previous Indexing: Thrombosis (1966-1985); Vascular Diseases (1966-1985); Vena Cava, Superior (1966-1985)
Public MeSH Note: 86
History Note: 86
Date Established: 1986/01/01
Date of Entry: 1985/03/20
Revision Date: 2021/10/18

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Concept UI: M0020822
Scope Note: 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.
Terms: Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Preferred Term
Term UI T039542
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID; SVC Syndrome
Term UI T001110968
Date09/01/2021
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2023); Obstruction of the Superior Vena Cava
Term UI T001110965
Date09/01/2021
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2023); SVC Obstruction
Term UI T001110966
Date09/01/2021
LexicalTag ABX
ThesaurusID NLM (2023); Superior Vena Cava Obstruction
Term UI T039541
Date03/20/1985
LexicalTag NON
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