Journal of Medical Cases, ISSN 1923-4155 print, 1923-4163 online, Open Access
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Case Report

Volume 5, Number 10, October 2014, pages 515-518

Superior Vena Cava Thrombosis Due to a Temporary Hemodialysis Catheter Presenting After 5 Years With Hematemesis, Hemoptysis and Pleural Effusion

Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1. Picture of the patient’s lateral chest wall showing dilated, tortuous veins.
Figure 2.
Figure 2. Upper endoscopy (EGD) showing grade 4 varices in the middle and lower portions of the esophagus.
Figure 3.
Figure 3. Computerized tomography of the chest showing a filling defect in the superior vena cava (arrow).
Figure 4.
Figure 4. Venogram for the proximal right upper extremity and the neck, showing complete occlusion of the proximal right subclavian artery (arrow) with extensive collaterals.
Figure 5.
Figure 5. Veins draining into the azygos system and then into the superior vena cava.