Superior vena cava syndrome in a patient with locally advanced lung cancer with good response to definitive chemoradiation: a case report

ConclusionsGenerally, superior vena cava syndrome is the result of extrinsic compression of the superior vena cava by tumor. Our patient ’s case represents the development of superior vena cava syndrome after an excellent response of tumor with near-complete tumor response. We suspect chemoradiation therapy as a potential etiology for the precipitation of the superior vena cava syndrome, which is currently not well reported in the medical literature.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research