Superior vena cava syndrome from an invasive thymoma with transcaval invasion to the right atrium

Invasive thymoma with transcaval extension to the right atrium is a rare cause of superior vena cava syndrome. We present a case on a 74-year-old female presenting with dyspnea on exertion, and facial and upper extremity swelling. Physical examination revealed mild facial swelling, non-pitting edema...

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Main Authors: Afzal, Ashwad, Wong, Ivan, Korniyenko, Aleksandr, Ivanov, Alex, Worku, Berhane, Gulkarov, Iosif
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4837328/