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| Afección en la que el tumor presiona contra la vena cava superior (la vena grande que lleva la sangre desde la cabeza, el cuello, los brazos y el pecho hasta el corazón). Esta presión impide el flujo de la sangre al corazón y puede causar tos, dificultad para respirar e hinchazón de la cara, el cuello y la parte superior de los brazos. |
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