Background: The superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is defined as the set of signs and symptoms
derived from superior vena cava obstruction, both intrinsic obstruction, and extrinsic compression,
which causes an increase in venous pressure in the upper body region.
Methods: We present the case of a male 64 years old patient with hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus
and end-stage chronic kidney disease in hemodialysis treatment who presented with cervical, facial
and upper right extremity edema. The tomographic contrasted study demonstrated superior vena cava
thrombosis.
Results: The patient underwent catheterization for stent placement and catheter removal. Clinical
superior vena cava syndrome manifestations remitted.
Conclusions: Although thrombosis is a frequent manifestation in patients with blood coagulation
alterations and patients with end-stage chronic kidney disease, catheter-related thrombosis is a rare
cause of thrombosis and superior vena cava syndrome whose must common cause is neoplastic.
