Traumatic Superior Ophthalmic Vein Thrombosis in a Child

Abstract

Superior ophthalmic vein thrombosis (SOVT) is a rare condition of multiple etiologies that generally presents with proptosis, ophthalmoplegia, periorbital edema, and occasionally decreased visual acuity. We describe a unique case of a two-year-old child presenting with extensive superior forniceal chemosis obstructing the visual axis after trauma in a motor vehicle accident. Angiography revealed complete thrombosis of the superior ophthalmic vein. Management and outcome are also discussed.

Impact of superior ophthalmic vein thrombosis: a case series and literature review

“…[1][2][3][4][5] Facial trauma is another aseptic cause of SOVT, reported in literature. [6][7][8] Systemic diseases reporting SOVT in literature include Graves' Orbitopathy, systemic lupus erythematosus, and ulcerative colitis. [9][10][11][12][13] Hematologic aetiologies include antiphospholipid syndrome and sickle trait.…”