Indian Journal of Ophthalmology

CASE REPORT
Year
: 2018  |  Volume : 66  |  Issue : 1  |  Page : 155--157

Unilateral isolated superior ophthalmic vein thrombosis


Raksha Rao1, Yasmin Ali2, Chinmay P Nagesh3, Unnikrishnan Nair2 
1 Department of Orbit, Oculoplasty and Ocular Oncology, Chaithanya Eye Hospital and Research Institute, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
2 Department of Retina, Chaithanya Eye Hospital and Research Institute, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
3 Department of Imaging Sciences and Interventional Radiology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Correspondence Address:
Dr. Raksha Rao
Orbit, Oculoplasty and Ocular Oncology Service, Chaithanya Eye Hospital and Research Institute, Kesavadasapuram Junction, Trivandrum - 695 004, Kerala
India

Superior ophthalmic vein (SOV) thrombosis is an uncommon orbital pathology that can present with sudden onset proptosis, conjunctival injection, and visual disturbance. SOV thrombosis is frequently secondary to a cavernous sinus pathology. A 32-year-old female with a known history of autoimmune hemolytic anemia presented with sudden painful proptosis left eye, and on imaging, she was found to have SOV thrombosis without cavernous sinus involvement. She was diagnosed with unilateral isolated SOV thrombosis and was managed conservatively. A careful history and clinical evaluation can help diagnose such rare disorders and initiate appropriate therapy.


How to cite this article:
Rao R, Ali Y, Nagesh CP, Nair U. Unilateral isolated superior ophthalmic vein thrombosis.Indian J Ophthalmol 2018;66:155-157


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Rao R, Ali Y, Nagesh CP, Nair U. Unilateral isolated superior ophthalmic vein thrombosis. Indian J Ophthalmol [serial online] 2018 [cited 2024 Mar 29 ];66:155-157
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