Bilateral ocular ischaemic syndrome-rare complication of rhinocerebral mucormycosis in an Omani patient. Case report and literature review
SQUMJ-Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2013; 13 (1): 137-142
in English
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ABSTRACT
Ocular ischaemic syndrome [OIS] is a relatively uncommon condition. Simultaneous bilateral involvement is even less common and has been reported in only 22% of all cases of OIS. It has variable clinical presentations, of which visual loss and ocular pain are the most common. It is believed to occur when there is a 90% or greater carotid artery obstruction. This syndrome is often associated with a number of systemic diseases including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and cerebrovascular disease. Only occasionally has it been described as a complication of rhinocerebral mucormycosis. We report an unusual case of bilateral OIS secondary to bilateral internal carotid artery thrombosis as a complication of invasive rhinocerebral mucormycosis. In addition, a review of clinical presentation, diagnostic work-up and treatment options for OIS is provided
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Fluorescein Angiography
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Carotid Stenosis
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Eye
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Ischemia
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Sultan Qaboos Univ. Med. J.
Year:
2013
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