Image Challenge – October 24th

Reference H. Holzgreve. (2018) Beim Kommando „Hände hoch!“ schwillt ihm der Kopf. MMW – Fortschritte der Medizin 160:16, 34-34.
Found at https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMicm1712263#article_citing_articles

Question: What is the name of this sign and what syndrome is it associated with?

Answer: This is Pemberton’s sign which is indicative of superior vena cava syndrome due to obstruction of the thoracic inlet. 

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