Superior Vena Cava Syndrome in a Patient with Polycytemia Vera: Diagnosis and Treatment. (3rd June 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lentini, Salvatore; Barone, Mario; Benedetto, Filippo; Spinelli, Francesco
• Other Names: Ghali Jalal K. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Cardiology research and practice. Volume 2010(2010)
• Publication Date: 2010-06-03
• Subjects: Cardiology -- Research -- Periodicals; Cardiology -- Periodicals; Cardiology; Cardiology; Cardiology -- Research; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.12
• DOI: 10.4061/2010/791648
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-8016

Abstract

Abstract : Polycythemia vera is a myeloproliferative disorder characterized by thrombotic complications both in the arterial and venous systems. We report the case of a 55-year-old patient affected by polycythemia vera, presenting with acute superior vena cava syndrome due to thrombosis of the upper part of the superior vena cava. Diagnosis was done clinically and by computed tomography scan and showed an unusual finding: an air bubble trapped in the brachiocephalic venous trunk. The patient underwent emergency surgery. Diagnosis and treatment of the case are discussed.