A 78-year-old man presented to the clinic due to a chronic cough of three months duration. The patient notices blood in the cough in the morning. He has smoked 3 packs of cigarettes daily for the past 30years. He drinks two cups of wine daily. On examination, the face is engorged, red, and swollen. Both arms and the neck are swollen, with engorged subcutaneous veins. Which of the following structures is obstructed in this patient?

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Eductional Objective: The superior vena cava is formed by the combination of the bilateral brachiocephalic veins. The superior vena cava obstruction presents with swelling of the face, neck, and arms.

A 78-Year-Old Man Presented to the Clinic Due to a Chronic