SVC syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:affects gptkb:superior_vena_cava
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:superior_vena_cava_syndrome
gptkbp:cause gptkb:cancer
leukemia
thrombosis
malignancy
gptkbp:complication central venous catheter
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:chest_X-ray
gptkb:CT_scan
venography
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1757
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label SVC syndrome
gptkbp:ICD-10_code I87.1
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D013493
gptkbp:symptom cough
shortness of breath
distended neck veins
facial swelling
neck swelling
upper limb swelling
gptkbp:treatment radiation therapy
chemotherapy
corticosteroids
diuretics
stent placement
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Superior_Vena_Cava_Syndrome
gptkb:SVC
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6