Superior and Inferior Ophthalmic Vein Thrombosis in the Setting of Lung Cancer
Joint Authors
Source
Case Reports in Oncological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-10-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Superior ophthalmic vein thrombosis is extremely rare and is often associated with orbital inflammation/infection, systemic/local tumors, hypercoagulable states, autoimmune conditions, and rarely carotid cavernous fistula.
Clinical features include abrupt onset of painful proptosis, chemosis, ophthalmoplegia, and diminished visual acuity.
Prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent permanent blindness.
Management options for this medical emergency include antibiotics, steroids, and/or anticoagulation.
We present a case of superior ophthalmic vein thrombosis with left cavernous sinus thrombosis in the setting of newly diagnosed malignancy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Habib, Nawal& Lessard, Kimberly. 2018. Superior and Inferior Ophthalmic Vein Thrombosis in the Setting of Lung Cancer. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146505
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Habib, Nawal& Lessard, Kimberly. Superior and Inferior Ophthalmic Vein Thrombosis in the Setting of Lung Cancer. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146505
American Medical Association (AMA)
Habib, Nawal& Lessard, Kimberly. Superior and Inferior Ophthalmic Vein Thrombosis in the Setting of Lung Cancer. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146505
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1146505