Abstract
We report a case of a 51-year old man with small cell lung cancer who developed superior vena cava syndrome due to obstruction of the superior vena cava at the junction of the brachiocephalic vein by a fibrotic band, 2 months after completing six cycles of chemotherapy with cisplatin and etoposid. Superior vena cava syndrome caused by chemotherapy-induced pulmonary fibrosis should be kept in mind during follow-up.
MeSH terms
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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / adverse effects*
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Carcinoma, Small Cell / drug therapy
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Carcinoma, Small Cell / pathology
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Cisplatin / administration & dosage
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Etoposide / administration & dosage
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Fibrosis
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Lung Neoplasms / drug therapy
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Lung Neoplasms / pathology
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / chemically induced*
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Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / diagnosis
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Vena Cava, Superior / drug effects
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Vena Cava, Superior / pathology*