If a tumor in the lung obstructs the SVC, it results in "superior vena cava syndrome," characterized by distended head and neck veins, edema, and blue discoloration of the arms and face.
Obstruction of the SVC by a lung tumor causes "superior vena cava syndrome," characterized by distended head/neck veins, edema, and bluish discoloration of the face and arms.
| Front | If a tumor in the lung obstructs the SVC, ___ with ___ and ___ will result. This is referred to as ___. |
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| Back | distended head and neck veins; edema; blue discoloration of the arms and face; superior vena cava syndrome |
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