Edema bilateral das mamas secundário a obstrução da veia cava superior e trombose de veia subclávia

Abstract

Superior vena cava syndrome is defined by a set of signs and symptoms secondary to superior vena cava obstruction caused principally by malignant diseases. The present report describes the case of an unusual clinical manifestation of this syndrome with bilateral breast swelling, and emphasizes the relevance of knowledge on mammographic signs of systemic diseases. © Colégio Brasileiro de Radiologia e Diagnóstico por Imagem.