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Case Report Open Access
Volume 2 | Issue 3 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.46439/ophthalmology.2.018

Conjunctival lymphangiectasia in the setting of cavernous sinus thrombosis

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Corresponding Author

Gina Shetty, gshetty@emory.edu

Received Date: August 09, 2020

Accepted Date: September 24, 2020

Abstract

We present a unique case of cavernous sinus thrombosis as a likely etiology of conjunctival lymphangiectasia, with resolution of symptoms with anticoagulation.  A 58-year-old male presented with 6-months of chemosis and conjunctival lymphangiectasia. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a right cavernous sinus and superior ophthalmic vein filling defect, consistent with thrombosis. The patient received anticoagulation, with subsequent resolution of the conjunctival lymphangiectasia.  This case highlights the importance of imaging in patients who present with conjunctival lymphangiectasia to rule out possible life-threatening pathology. 

Keywords

Conjunctival chemosis, Cavernous sinus thrombosis, Lymphangiectasia

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