A superior ophthalmic vein thrombosis following an acute pansinusitis: A case report

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Superior ophthalmic vein thrombosis (SOVT) is a very rare condition that can occur following either septic or aspetic causes. Early recognition and management is important in order to avoid vision-threatening and fatal complications. CASE PRESENTATION: A 28-year-old man...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Tbini, Makram, Ben Ayed, Mariam, Boumediene, Miriam, Jrad, Myriam, Ben Salah, Mamia
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2023
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10139902/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37060761
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.108173
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Sumario:INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Superior ophthalmic vein thrombosis (SOVT) is a very rare condition that can occur following either septic or aspetic causes. Early recognition and management is important in order to avoid vision-threatening and fatal complications. CASE PRESENTATION: A 28-year-old man presented with orbital cellulitis complicating acute pansinusitis. CT scan revealed ipsilateral SOVT. The patient received intravenous antibiotics and anticoagulation with strict ophthalmic monitoring. No orbital complications were recorded during the course of treatment. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: SOVT is caused either by septic or aseptic causes. Treatment depends on the etiology. Corticosteroids and anticoagulants are controversial. CONCLUSION: Early diagnosis is key to successful management of SOVT.

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