[Superior caval syndrome in adults in central Tunisia. Apropos of 26 cases]

Autor: C, Laouani-Kechrid, L, Jemni, F, Amira, T, Chekir, M, Jarray
Jazyk: francouzština
Rok vydání: 1993
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Zdroj: La Revue de medecine interne. 14(3)
ISSN: 0248-8663
Popis: We report 26 cases of superior vena cava obstruction (SVC) observed in Sousse University Hospital (TUNISIA). The diagnosis was confirmed by CT scan and/or superior vena cava angiography. The underlying disease was revealed by SVC on 76.9% of cases. Malignant underlying disease was noted on 61.53% of cases. Non malignant causes of SVC was Behçet disease (4 cases) and mediastinal fibrosis (5 cases). SVC revealed Behçet disease in the 4 cases.
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