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SUPERIOR VENA CAVA SYNDROME

\suːpˈi͡əɹɪə vˈiːnə kˈɑːvə sˈɪndɹə͡ʊm], \suːpˈi‍əɹɪə vˈiːnə kˈɑːvə sˈɪndɹə‍ʊm], \s_uː_p_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__ə v_ˈiː_n_ə k_ˈɑː_v_ə s_ˈɪ_n_d_ɹ_əʊ_m]\

Definitions of SUPERIOR VENA CAVA SYNDROME

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Obstruction of the superior vena cava caused by neoplasm, thrombosis, aneurysm, or external compression and causing suffusion and/or cyanosis of the face, neck, and upper arms.

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