Abstract
Superior ophthalmic vein (SOV) thrombosis is a rare disease entity characterized by rapidly progressive orbital symptoms, including periorbital edema, chemosis, proptosis and painful ophthalmoplegia. Since diagnostic delays represent a life-threatening danger, early recognition of disease is important for effective treatment and good prognosis. We report a patient with SOV thrombosis showing restricted diffusion within the vein on diffusion-weighted images (DWI) which may be helpful in the diagnosis of SOV thrombosis.
Highlights
Introduction and aimsSuperior ophthalmic vein (SOV) thrombosis is a rare disease entity characterized by rapidly progressive orbital symptoms, including periorbital edema, chemosis, proptosis and painful ophthalmoplegia
We report a patient with SOV thrombosis showing restricted diffusion within the vein on diffusion-weighted images (DWI) which may be helpful in the diagnosis of SOV thrombosis
Formation which can help the diagnostic process in SOV thrombosis
Summary
From 4th European Headache and Migraine Trust International Congress: EHMTIC 2014 Copenhagen, Denmark. 18-21 September 2014. From 4th European Headache and Migraine Trust International Congress: EHMTIC 2014 Copenhagen, Denmark. Introduction and aims Superior ophthalmic vein (SOV) thrombosis is a rare disease entity characterized by rapidly progressive orbital symptoms, including periorbital edema, chemosis, proptosis and painful ophthalmoplegia. Since diagnostic delays represent a life-threatening danger, early recognition of disease is important for effective treatment and good prognosis. We report a patient with SOV thrombosis showing restricted diffusion within the vein on diffusion-weighted images (DWI) which may be helpful in the diagnosis of SOV thrombosis. Formation which can help the diagnostic process in SOV thrombosis. Authors’ details 1Neurology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea. Authors’ details 1Neurology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea. 2Neurology, Daedong Hospital, Busan, Korea. 3Neurology, Dong-A University Hospital, Busan, Korea. 4Neurology, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
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