CT with IV contrast
Recommended imaging modality (assesses patency of the SVC, evaluate etiology mass vs. thrombus)
CXR
Shows mediastinal mass or parenchymal lung mass (10% of patients)
Recommended imaging modality (assesses patency of the SVC, evaluate etiology mass vs. thrombus)
Shows mediastinal mass or parenchymal lung mass (10% of patients)
Superior vena cava syndrome
Buccal space infections
Mediastinitis
Dental problems
Subclavian steal syndrome
Canine space infection
Aortocaval fistula
Facial cellulitis