[Superior caval syndrome in adults in central Tunisia. Apropos of 26 cases]. / Le syndrome cave supérieur de l'adulte en Tunisie centrale. A propos de 26 cas.
Rev Med Interne
; 14(3): 160-2, 1993 Mar.
Article
em Fr
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-8378636
ABSTRACT
We report 26 cases of superior vena cava obstruction (SVC) observed in Sousse University Hospital (TUNISIA). The diagnosis was confirmed by CT scan and/or superior vena cava angiography. The underlying disease was revealed by SVC on 76.9% of cases. Malignant underlying disease was noted on 61.53% of cases. Non malignant causes of SVC was Behçet disease (4 cases) and mediastinal fibrosis (5 cases). SVC revealed Behçet disease in the 4 cases.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Síndrome da Veia Cava Superior
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Africa
Idioma:
Fr
Revista:
Rev Med Interne
Ano de publicação:
1993
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Tunísia