Question 87 · LEK · Superior vena cava syndrome
Signs and symptoms of superior vena cava syndrome may be seen in the course of:
- A. lymphoma.
- B. lung cancer.
- C. thrombosis.
- D. A and B are true.
- E. A, B and C are true.
Hint
SVC obstruction may arise from external compression, tumor invasion or an intraluminal clot.
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