Superior vena cava
System
Cardiovascular
SNOMED CT
181368006
Superior vena cava
Definition
A vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body into the right atrium of the heart.
Also known as superior caval vein, superior vena cava — per UBERON
The Superior vena cava is a part of the Cardiovascular.
Also identified as
Associated Diseases
| Disease | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Superior vena cava angiosarcoma | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Superior vena cava leiomyosarcoma | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Superior vena cava leiomyosarcoma | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |