Question 449 · LEK · Superior vena cava syndrome
Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is a common cancer complication. The symptoms of SVCS include all of the following except for:
- A. dyspnoea.
- B. swelling of the head and face.
- C. hiccups.
- D. cough.
- E. venous distention in the neck.
Hint
SVCS symptoms reflect venous congestion of the head, neck and upper airways; find the symptom with a different mechanism.
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