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J Clin Ultrasound
; 48(9): 569-573, 2020 Nov.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32333798
RESUMEN
Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) often relates to malignant causes such as lung tumors, metastatic cancer, or lymphomas. While the diagnosis relies nowadays on the use of contrast-enhanced thoracic computed tomography, ultrasonography may have an important value as a first-line imaging technique, particularly when used in point-of-care office-based settings. Here, we report the case of a 67-year-old male presenting with SVCS in whom ultrasound contributed to diagnosis.