Pediatric Adverse Events Terminology
Pediatric Adverse Events Terminology Mapped to MedDRA
Syndrome
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
A condition in which a tumor presses against the superior vena cava (the large vein that carries blood from the head, neck, arms, and chest to the heart). This pressure blocks blood flow to the heart and may cause coughing, difficulty in breathing, and swelling of the face, neck, and upper arms.
A disorder characterized by obstruction of the blood flow in the superior vena cava. Signs and symptoms include swelling and cyanosis of the face, neck, and upper arms, cough, orthopnea and headache.
C0038833
C3396
Disease or Syndrome
Elevated pressure in the superior vena cava causing a constellation of recognized symptoms such as swelling and cyanosis of the face, neck, and upper arms, cough, orthopnea and headache.
MedDRA
NICHD
Obstruction of the blood flow in the superior vena cava caused by a malignant neoplasm, thrombosis, or aneurysm. It is a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment. Signs and symptoms include swelling and cyanosis of the face, neck, and upper arms, cough, orthopnea, and headache.
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Superior vena cava syndrome
Superior vena cava syndrome
Superior_Vena_Cava_Syndrome
superior vena cava syndrome
Cancer-Related Condition
NICHD Terminology