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Pemberton's Sign caused by a Retrosternal Thyroid Goiter

Elevating the arms causes the previously flat neck veins
by a Retrosternal ... distended, indicating superior ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #vascular #neck ... #mass #SVC #Syndrome
Causes of SVC Syndrome - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 • Benign (15-40%): Thrombosis (aka catheter-associated), Goiter, Fibrosing
Causes of SVC Syndrome ... - Differential Diagnosis ... catheter-associated), Goiter ... Aortic Aneurysm, Retrosternal ... #Diagnosis #Superior
Causes of Superior Vena Cava (SVC) Syndrome 
Malignant Causes (2/3 of cases)
 - 95%
Causes of Superior ... Vena Cava (SVC) ... Nocardiosis - Retrostemal ... goiters - Post-radiation ... #diagnosis #vascular
Grading System for Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
 • Grade 0 - Asymptomatic - Radiographic superior vena
Vena Cava Syndrome ... Edema in head or neck ... visual disturbances caused ... by ocular edema ... #SVC #diagnosis
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... Neck: “dropping ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test