10 Lung Cancer Symptoms
Symptom #10: Edema of the Face and Upper Limbs
Edema of the face and upper limbs can occur in lung cancer as the growing tumor compresses the vessel wall in the mediastinum. This is also known as superior vena cava syndrome. Non-malignant causes include aortic aneurysms, infections, benign tumors, and more.
Besides the characteristic edema seen in the face and arms, there can also be swollen collateral veins on the chest, shortness of breath, coughing, difficulty swallowing, headache, and stridor.
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