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Which is the most common tumor associated with superior vena cava syndrome?

A
Lung cancer
B
Lymphoma
C
Metastasis
D
Thyroid cancer
High-Yield Explanation
The superior vena cava syndrome usually is caused by neoplasms that compress or invade the superior vena cava, such as bronchogenic carcinoma or mediastinal lymphoma. -produces a characteristic clinical complex consisting of marked dilation of the veins of the head, neck, and arms associated with cyanosis. -Pulmonary vessels also can be compressed, causing respiratory distress.

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