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Superior Vena Cava (SVC) SyndromeDefinition:Obstruction of blood flow through the SVCPresentation:Dilated superficial veins of neck, arms, and anterior chest wallOedema of face, neck, and upper limbDifficulty breathingCoughingCommon causes:Lung cancer (most common)Other malignancies affecting chest lymph nodesClot formationInvestigations:Chest X-rayContrastenhanced CT (investigation of choice)Management:Stenting / angioplastyTreatment of specific cancerAnticoagulants for clots
