Superior vena cava syndrome
- G1Asymptomatic; incidental finding of SVC thrombosis
- G2Symptomatic; medical intervention indicated (e.g., anticoagulation, radiation or chemotherapy)
- G3Severe symptoms; multi-modality intervention indicated (e.g., anticoagulation, chemotherapy, radiation, stenting)
- G4Life-threatening consequences; urgent multi-modality intervention indicated (e.g., lysis, thrombectomy, surgery)
- G5Death
Definition and note
DefinitionA disorder characterized by obstruction of the blood flow in the superior vena cava. Signs and symptoms include swelling and cyanosis of the face, neck, and upper arms, cough, orthopnea and headache.
MedDRA code (LLT): 10042569 · CTCAE v6.0 (NCI), original English text.