Unilateral superior ophthalmic vein thrombosis in a user of oral contraceptives

Jaais, F.; Habib, Z.A.

Medical Journal of Malaysia 49(4): 416-418

1994


ISSN/ISBN: 0300-5283
PMID: 7674980
Document Number: 425573
A patient on oral contraceptives over several years developed unilateral proptosis, haemorrhagic retinopathy and increase in intraocular pressure. An orbital vein venogram confirmed the diagnosis of right superior ophthalmic vein thrombosis. There was complete resolution of thrombosis and eye signs and symptoms with discontinuation of the oral contraceptive.

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