What oncologic emergency is most likely in a patient presenting with facial swelling, dyspnea, and dilated veins in the upper chest and neck?
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Correct answer: Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome occurs due to compression of SVC, leading to facial and neck symptoms.
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