Fulminant Superior Ophthalmic Vein and Cavernous Sinus Thrombophlebitis with Intracranial Extensions: Case Reports

MR imaging of cavernous sinus thrombosis

“…In a case report of septic thrombosis of cavernous sinus by Jisun Hwang in 2015, there was narrowing of the flow void of the cavernous ICA, which was considered as a sign of compression of ICA [18]. In our study, mean ICA flow void diameter was 3.5 mm, as compared to controls, where it measured 4.6 mm which was significantly different (p value < 0.05).…”

“…SOV dilatation is a frequently found in cases of CST and was found in all 4 cases reported by Jisun Hwang in 2015 [18]. In a study conducted by Weir et al [25] in 2002, one hundred and sixteen cases of enlarged SOV were analysed by CT and MRI and the diameter of the enlarged vein was reported as 3.5−7 mm.…”

“…Direct signs, including changes in signal intensity, size and contour (or configuration) of the cavernous sinus are extremely useful signs [18].…”