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Superior vena cava obstruction from lung cancer

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis almost certain

Apical lung carcinoma. Engorged right internal jugular vein. Filling defect within the SVC. 

Case Discussion

This patient presented with signs and symptoms of SVCO as their initial presentation of an apical lung carcinoma.

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