Rare cause of superior vena cava syndrome: a giant bulla. Issue 1 (3rd December 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Batihan, Guntug; Usluer, Ozan; Kaya, Seyda Ors
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 11:Issue 1(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-12-03
• Subjects: cardiothoracic surgery -- lung function; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-226477
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is a group of symptoms caused by obstruction of superior vena cava. External compression caused by benign or malign processes is the most common physiopathology. We aim to present a 29-year-old man with non-productive cough, facial plethora and venous distention of the neck. Right apical tense bulla which was compress superior vena cava was detected and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery applied. Our extensive search found out that only one report of SVCS secondary to bulla is available on Medline.