Choi Hazel, Sheng Max, Chandler Michael
Integrative Medical Sciences, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, USA.
Diagnostic Radiology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, USA.
Cureus. 2024 Nov 15;16(11):e73721. doi: 10.7759/cureus.73721. eCollection 2024 Nov.
Superior ophthalmic vein thrombosis (SOVT) is a rare phenomenon caused by both septic and aseptic etiologies. Individuals suffering from SOVT commonly present with ophthalmoplegia, proptosis, chemosis, and impaired vision. The superior ophthalmic vein is a valveless vein that drains into the cavernous sinus; for this reason, SOVT can present with dire complications such as cavernous sinus thrombosis in addition to debilitating permanent ophthalmoplegia and permanent vision loss if left untreated. Early accurate diagnosis and treatment of SOVT are of paramount importance in order to improve patient outcomes and to reduce morbidity and mortality. In this paper, the authors present an uncommon case of SOVT associated with acute suppurative parotitis and masticator space cellulitis.
眼上静脉血栓形成（SOVT）是一种由感染性和非感染性病因引起的罕见现象。患有SOVT的个体通常表现为眼球运动障碍、眼球突出、结膜水肿和视力受损。眼上静脉是一条无瓣膜的静脉，汇入海绵窦；因此，如果不进行治疗，SOVT除了会导致使人衰弱的永久性眼球运动障碍和永久性视力丧失外，还可能出现诸如海绵窦血栓形成等严重并发症。早期准确诊断和治疗SOVT对于改善患者预后、降低发病率和死亡率至关重要。在本文中，作者介绍了一例与急性化脓性腮腺炎和咀嚼肌间隙蜂窝织炎相关的罕见SOVT病例。
