All of the following are features of SVC Syndrome except-
Ans. is 'd' i.e., H'oarseness of voice SVC Syndromeo Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS), is a group of symptoms caused by obstruction of the superior vena cava (a short, wide vessel carrying circulating blood into the heart). More than 90% of cases of superior vena cava obstruction are caused by cancer - most commonly bronchogenic carcinomaSigns and symptomso Shortness of breath is the most common symptom, followed by face or arm swellingo Following are frequent symptoms:# Difficulty breathing# Headache# Facial swelling# Venous distention in the neck and distended veins in the upper chest and arms# Upper limb edema# Lightheadedness# Cough# Edema (swelling) of the neck, called the collar of Stokes# Pemberton's sign
Facial swelling
Dilatation and congestion of neck veins
Headache
Hoarseness of voice
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome