Seminoma with bronchial involvement and superior vena cava syndrome: a rare combination.
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چکیده
We describe the case of a 45-year-old male who was admitted with clinical signs of superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS). Physical examination showed collar of Stokes and extensive collateral circulation in the neck and anterosuperior thoracic region, as well as a large testicular mass. Fibrobronchoscopy revealed an endobronchial tumour, histopathologically diagnosed as seminoma, with the same characteristics as the testicular biopsy. Treatment was initiated with surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, resulting in a major clinical improvement. We indicate the importance of considering SVCS as an entity related with less common neoplasms such as germ cell tumours.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archivos de bronconeumologia
دوره 50 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014