[SUPERIOR VENA CAVA SYNDROME].

Superior vena cava syndrome is a complex of symptoms developing as a result of disordered circulation in the superior vena cava system and impaired venous blood outflow from the upper part of the body. The classical signs of superior vena cava syndrome are cyanosis, swelling of the head, upper limbs and upper chest, dilatation of subcutaneous veins, apnea, hoarseness, cough, etc. Diagnostics of superior vena cava syndrome is based on chest X-ray and CT Superior vena cava syndrome is a rare condition and therefore usually unrecognized during the first examination of the patient.