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Case Reports
[The superior vena cava syndrome as a manifestation of dissection of the ascending aorta].
Most clinical manifestations of aortic dissection are due to complications of either ischemic origin or wall rupture of pleural, pericardial, peritoneal or mediastinal cavity. Compression of other blood vessels such as pulmonary artery or superior vena cava is possible, but rarely occurs. ⋯ Superior vena cava syndrome is a rare and slightly known clinical manifestation of ascending aortic dissection. If symptoms rapidly occur, dissection should be considered, particularly in previously surgically treated patients.