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Metastatic Melanoma Causing Superior Vena Cava (SVC) Syndrome: A Case Report of a 65-Year-Old Male With a History of Multiple Myeloma and Melanoma.
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- An Atypical Case of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Due to Sarcomatoid Lung Cancer With Pericardial Metastasis.Journal of medical cases · 2026Article
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Abstract
A 65-year-old male with a history of multiple myeloma and melanoma presented to the hospital with shortness of breath and lightheadedness. He was subsequently diagnosed with mild superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome due to a metastatic melanoma mediastinal mass. While melanoma frequently metastasizes to the lungs, the occurrence of SVC syndrome resulting from metastatic melanoma is exceedingly rare compared to other malignancies like lung cancer. Consequently, data on the incidence or prevalence of SVC syndrome caused by metastatic melanoma are sparse and variable. This case particularly underscores the rarity of melanoma causing SVC syndrome, as evidenced by the oncology team's request to perform a second biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. This case also highlights the need for a tailored diagnostic and management approach, providing valuable insights into the diverse presentations of melanoma and enriching the medical literature on this subject.
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