Which of the following tumor is most commonly associated with superior vena cava syndrome: (A) Lymphoma, (B) Small cell carcinoma, (C) Non small cell carcinoma, (D) Metastasis
Answer is B. Small cell carcinomas are central or hilar in location and are highly associated with superior vena caval syndrome and paraneoplastic syndrome. Ref:Harsh Mohan-Pathology-6th edition,page no:500.