Lung cancer with superior vena cava syndrome diagnosed by intravascular biopsy using EBUS-TBNA. (2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lee, Daegeun; Moon, Seong Mi; Kim, Dongwuk; Kim, Juwon; Chang, Haseong; Yang, Bumhee; Jeong, Suk Hyeon; Lee, Kyung Jong
• Is Part Of: Respiratory medicine case reports. Volume 19(2016)
• Page Start: 177
• Page End: 180
• Publication Date: 2016
• Subjects: Superior vena cava syndrome -- EBUS-TBNA -- Intravascular tumor biopsy; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Chest -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory Tract Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory System -- Periodicals; Chest -- Diseases; Respiratory organs -- Diseases; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.2
• DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2016.10.009
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2213-0071

Abstract

Abstract: Since superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is a critical condition, immediate diagnostic approach and therapy are imperative to avoid potentially life-threatening complications. Here, we report a case of lung cancer with SVCS, which was diagnosed through intravascular tumor biopsy using endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA). EBUS-TBNA enabled us to obtain tissue sufficient for diagnosis, without significant complications. Prompt diagnosis was followed by appropriate anticancer treatment and improvement in the symptoms. For patients suspected of SVCS and requiring prompt pathologic diagnosis, we can consider EBUS-TBNA to diagnose intravascular or mediastinal tumors and provide an accurate diagnosis.