Superior Vena Cava Syndrome in a Patient with Polycytemia Vera : Diagnosis and Treatment
Joint Authors
Spinelli, Francesco
Lentini, Salvatore
Benedetto, Filippo
Barone, Mario
Source
Cardiology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-06-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lentini, Salvatore& Barone, Mario& Benedetto, Filippo& Spinelli, Francesco. 2010. Superior Vena Cava Syndrome in a Patient with Polycytemia Vera : Diagnosis and Treatment. Cardiology Research and Practice،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lentini, Salvatore…[et al.]. Superior Vena Cava Syndrome in a Patient with Polycytemia Vera : Diagnosis and Treatment. Cardiology Research and Practice No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Lentini, Salvatore& Barone, Mario& Benedetto, Filippo& Spinelli, Francesco. Superior Vena Cava Syndrome in a Patient with Polycytemia Vera : Diagnosis and Treatment. Cardiology Research and Practice. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-498420
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-498420
