Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Secondary to Lung Cancer: A Case Report

Victor Olamiposi  Olaiya; Vincenta Kuukua  Agyekum; Adefunke Temitope  Omotoso

doi:10.18502/crcp.v9i3.17238

Victor Olamiposi Olaiya Department of Internal Medicine, Izhevsk State Medical University, Izhevsk, Russia
Vincenta Kuukua Agyekum Department of Internal Medicine, Izhevsk State Medical University, Izhevsk, Russia
Adefunke Temitope Omotoso Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Central Lancashire, Fylde Rd, Preston PR1 2HE.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/crcp.v9i3.17238

Keywords: Superior vena cava syndrome; Lung cancer; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Oncology

Abstract

Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is a clinical condition caused by the obstruction of venous return through the superior vena cava (SVC). This report presents a 71-year-old male diagnosed with central lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) complicated by SVCS. The report details his clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, and management, including chemotherapy and symptomatic treatment. SVCS can significantly affect patient outcomes, especially in cases of malignancy, and requires timely intervention.