Untreated Superior Vena Cava Aneurysm: Radiological Significance and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Patel, Abhinav
Cobb, Ryan
Rivera, Victor
Simpson, Scott
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-12-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Superior vena cava (SVC) aneurysms are a rare entity.
The majority of the literature is in the form of case reports.
SVC aneurysms are often an incidental finding with iatrogenic, congenital, or idiopathic etiologies.
Treatment goals focus on preventing theoretical rupture or thrombus formation.
Management options include observation, conservative medical management, surgical excision, and thrombin injection.
We present a 73-year-old female with an incidental SVC aneurysm discovered on computed tomography (CT) of the thorax.
The patient was observed without intervention for greater than 6 years.
No complications were attributable to the SVC aneurysm during follow-up or over the course of the patient’s life.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Patel, Abhinav& Cobb, Ryan& Rivera, Victor& Simpson, Scott. 2016. Untreated Superior Vena Cava Aneurysm: Radiological Significance and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Radiology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102610
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Cobb, Ryan…[et al.]. Untreated Superior Vena Cava Aneurysm: Radiological Significance and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Radiology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102610
American Medical Association (AMA)
Patel, Abhinav& Cobb, Ryan& Rivera, Victor& Simpson, Scott. Untreated Superior Vena Cava Aneurysm: Radiological Significance and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Radiology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102610
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1102610