Superior vena cava syndrome

Alternative names
Superior vena cava obstruction; SVC obstruction

Definition
SVC obstruction is a narrowing or obstruction of the superior vena cava - the major vein draining the upper body.

see SVC obstruction.

Johns Hopkins patient information

Last revised: December 8, 2012
by Brenda A. Kuper, M.D.

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