Title of article
Acute lymphoid leukemia presenting with superior vena cava syndrome
Author/Authors
Emami Ardestani, Mohammad Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran , Moeinzadeh, Firouzeh Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Pages
3
From page
80
To page
82
Abstract
When superior vena cava (SVC) compress or obstructed by internal or external pressure, we encounter to SVC syndrome. The cause
of this compression is malignant or benign. Although the widespread use of permanent central venous access catheters coupled
with the improved success of chemotherapy has increased the incidence of SVC syndrome not caused by direct tumor infiltration
(non‑malignant SVC syndrome) but SVC syndrome may be a sign of advanced malignancy. In this report, we present a 30‑year‑old
man with lymphoma that present with SVC syndrome at presentation. With chemotherapy, patient was recovered from signs and
symptoms.
Keywords
Acute lymphoid leukemia , adriamycine , dexamethasone regimen , hyper cyclophosphamide , superior vena cava syndrome , vincristin
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2013
Record number
2440953
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