[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.

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.