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oncologic emergencies |
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oncologic emergencies [ong′kōloj′ik] cancer-related disorders that require emergency medical or surgical care. An example is superior vena cava syndrome, in which an expanding tumor mass compresses the thin-walled vena cava, causing obstruction in the venous blood flow from the upper part of the body. Other examples include cardiac tamponade, cerebral herniation syndrome, hypercalcemia, and spinal cord compression. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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