Imaging of superior ophthalmic vein: A pictorial overview

Nicola Romano; Alessia Urru; Riccardo Sasso; Antonio Castaldi

doi:10.1016/j.clinimag.2022.06.019

Imaging of superior ophthalmic vein: A pictorial overview

Clin Imaging. 2022 Sep:89:136-146. doi: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2022.06.019. Epub 2022 Jul 3.

Authors

Nicola Romano¹, Alessia Urru², Riccardo Sasso², Antonio Castaldi³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, E.O. Ospedali Galliera, Genoa, Italy. Electronic address: [email protected].
² Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL)- Radiology Section, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.
³ Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, E.O. Ospedali Galliera, Genoa, Italy.

PMID: 35809476
DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2022.06.019

Abstract

The Superior Ophthalmic Vein (SOV) is the largest vein of the orbit and represents an important orbital venous drainage pathway. SOV is well identifiable on CT and MRI, and its alterations may be a clue for differential diagnosis. In this pictorial work we illustrate the most frequent conditions in which SOV appearance may be influenced by various pathologies, providing a pictorial guide for imaging interpretation.

Keywords: CT; MRI; Neuroradiology; Superior ophthalmic vein.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Cavernous Sinus*
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Orbit / blood supply
Orbit / diagnostic imaging
Veins / diagnostic imaging