Septic right superior ophthalmic vein thrombosis complicated by left sphenoid sinusitis.
We report a case of septic right superior ophthalmic vein thrombosis complicated by left sphenoid sinusitis with methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA). Early recognition by clinical symptoms, and computed tonography (CT) and magnetic resolution image (MRI) of the head and sinus is needed for prompt surgical drainage of the sinus and appropriate antimicrobial therapy. The use of steroids and anticoagulation for this condition is still debated.
Gomi
Harumi
H
Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Illinois, USA. hgomi-oky@umin.ac.jp
Gandotra
Susheer
S
Todd
Christine
C
D016470:Bacteremia / Q000150:complications; D005123:Eye / Q000098:blood supply*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D015524:Sphenoid Sinusitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000150:complications*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000187:drug effects; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000382:microbiology*