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Superior Vena Cava Syndrome: Brain Trainer Case StudyDefinition: %u2022Apical lung tumor causing Horner's syndrome, pain, and muscle atrophy%u202245-year-old chronic smoker with shortness of breath, headache, swelling of arms and face, distended neck and upper chest veins (non-pulsatile) Scenario:Most likely diagnosis: %u2022SVC obstruction%u2022Contrast-enhanced CT chestMost appropriate investigation:Treatment of choice: %u2022Endovascular stentingKey learning point: %u2022Recognizing clinical presentation and appropriate managementManagement: %u2022Surgical resection
