Unrecognized superior vena cava syndrome: Case report
INTRODUCTION: Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is caused by a blood flow obstruction through the superior vena cava.It occurs mostly due to intrathoracic malignancy and is one of the oncological urgencies.Up to 10 % of all right sided intrathoracic malignancies are complicated by SVCS.The therapy of choice is urgent irradiation of the thorax.CASE