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Isolated superior ophthalmic vein thrombosis due to tamoxifen
Belfeki N. , Nizet C. , Longomba J.P. , Dieudonné L.
Rev Med Liege 2015, 70(4),186-188Abstract : Superior ophthalmic vein thrombosis is a rare entity, which may lead to serious vision complications. We report the unusual observation of a 78-year-old patient who developed exophtalmos, chemosis, and blurred vision due to isolated superior ophthalmic vein thrombosis. This rare complication is likely due to tamoxifen therapy. In contrast with published data, in the present case, cessation of tamoxifen therapy did not improve ocular symptoms.
