[Superior caval syndrome in adults in central Tunisia. Apropos of 26 cases]

Rev Med Interne. 1993 Mar;14(3):160-2. doi: 10.1016/s0248-8663(05)81162-2.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report 26 cases of superior vena cava obstruction (SVC) observed in Sousse University Hospital (TUNISIA). The diagnosis was confirmed by CT scan and/or superior vena cava angiography. The underlying disease was revealed by SVC on 76.9% of cases. Malignant underlying disease was noted on 61.53% of cases. Non malignant causes of SVC was Behçet disease (4 cases) and mediastinal fibrosis (5 cases). SVC revealed Behçet disease in the 4 cases.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Superior Vena Cava Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Superior Vena Cava Syndrome* / etiology
  • Time Factors
  • Tunisia