From compression to diagnosis: identification of superior vena cava syndrome using point-of-care ultrasound in the emergency department.
Int J Emerg Med
; 17(1): 40, 2024 Mar 13.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome is an urgent condition arising from restricted blood flow through the SVC, often linked to factors like malignancy, thrombosis, or infections. Typically, confirmation of the diagnosis involves computed tomography. However, many patients experience respiratory distress and cannot lie supine. Given the increasing integration of point-of-care ultrasound in emergency medicine, it is important to be familiar with findings that are suggestive of this important condition. CASE REPORT In this case report, we highlight a young patient presenting to the emergency department with superior vena cava syndrome symptoms, successfully diagnosed using point-of-care ultrasound.CONCLUSION:
This case highlights the utility of point-of-care ultrasound based diagnosis of SVC syndrome and upper arm deep venous thrombosis in a patient with underlying malignancy which ultimately led to early involvement of relevant speciality for initiation of treatment.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Emerg Med
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Canadá
País de publicação:
Reino Unido