Orbital Cellulitis Secondary To Spheno Ethmoidalsin usitis Complicating Septic Thrombosis Of Right Superior Op h tha lmic Vein And Anterior Cavernous Sinus : A Case Report
Journal Title: International Journal of Scientific Research and Management - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Superior ophthalmic vein thrombosis is rare entity in present antibiotic era. It can be a h arbinger of cavernous sinus thrombosis. In its early presentation CST can masquerade as most commonly seen orbital cellulitis.A male patient presented to us with signs of orbital cellulitis who showed improvement with antibiotics except for abduction limi tation and headache.MRI showed thrombosis of superior ophthalmic vein and anterior cavernous sinus.After anticoagulant therapy patient recovered.If CST is undetected earl y on and prompt treatment not given it can lead to life threatening and sight threaten ing complications
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Dr. E. Rama devi M. S
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