Intermittent exophthalmos

J Med Assoc Thai. 1989 Jun;72(6):351-4.

Abstract

A 28-year-old woman is reported with intermittent exophthalmos and acute orbital hemorrhage which developed after a warning symptom of recurrent positional headache. The cause was proven to be a primary orbital varix. Conservative measure was considered in this case. The characteristics of the primary orbital varix are presented and the problems of diagnosis and treatment are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Exophthalmos / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Orbit / blood supply*
  • Varicose Veins / complications*