Isolated Superior Ophtalmic Vein Thrombosis Associated with Orbital Cellulitis: Case Report

Abstract

Superior ophthalmic vein thrombosis (SOVT) is a rare clinical entity that may be associated with sino-orbital disease. The clinical presentation of SOVT may include signs of venous congestion, such as unilateral ptosis, chemosis, ophthalmoplegia, and eyelid swelling, with or without fundus findings. This case report describes a case of SOVT associated with orbital cellulitis diagnosed with magnetic resonance imaging and treated using anticoagulant therapy, antibiotherapy, and a corticosteroid. In the presence of orbital cellulitis, clinicians should always keep the possibility of SOVT in mind, as it may result in mortality and visual loss if not diagnosed early and given appropriate treatment without delay.

Ophthalmic Vein Thrombosis Associated with Factor V Leiden and MTHFR Mutations

“…Ophthalmic vein thrombosis is a rare clinical condition (with an incidence of 3–4 cases/million/year) but with particularly important effects on patients’ lives; therefore, early diagnosis and treatment are critical in these cases [ 1 , 2 ]. Clinical, ophthalmic vein thrombosis manifests with acute orbital signs such as unilateral ptosis, chemosis, ophthalmoplegia and decreased visual acuity [ 1 ].…”