NURS 3664 Lecture Notes - Lecture 25: Superior Vena Cava, Spinal Cord Compression, Cardiac Tamponade
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Group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled and unregulated growth of cells. Majority of cases are diagnosed in those over age 55. Second most common cause of death in united states after heart disease. Both the incidence and mortality rate of cancer has been declining. Incidences of lung, colorectal, breast, and oral cancer have . Occur as the result of disease or treatment. Obstructive superior vena cava syndrome, spinal cord compression, increased intracranial pressure (icp) Metabolic syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (siadh), hypercalcemia, tumor lysis. Results from obstruction of superior vena cava by tumor or thrombosis. Lung cancer, non-hodgkins lymphoma, metastatic breast cancer. Distention of veins of head, neck and chest. Headache, dizziness worse bending or leaning over. Cancer in epidural space or spinal cord. Common causes breast, lung, prostate, gi and renal, melanomas. Intense, localized and persistent back pain w/ vertebral tenderness. Autonomic dysfunction (change in bowel or bladder function)
