title: Restricted diffusion of the superior and inferior ophthalmic veins in cavernous sinus thrombosis.
abstract: Two previous reports have described restricted diffusion in thrombosed superior ophthalmic veins (SOVs) in patients with cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST). We report a patient who displayed restricted diffusion in both the SOV and inferior ophthalmic vein in CST consequent to a masticator space abscess. The orbital vascular imaging findings added support to the cavernous sinus findings in making the diagnosis of CST. Diffusion-weighted imaging of the orbit is a valuable asset in this setting.
authors: Department of Ophthalmology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
authors: Lindsey B
authors: LB
authors: De Lott
authors: Jonathan D
authors: JD
authors: Trobe
authors: Hemant
authors: H
authors: Parmar
mesh_terms: D020226:Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009915:Orbit / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography; D014680:Veins / Q000473:pathology*