A Case of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus Complicated by Abducens Palsy
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 447-452, 1989.
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in Korean
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ABSTRACT
The complications of herpes zoster ophthalmicus vary greatly among different patients. The major portion of the complications fall under four types; (1) keratitis, (2) iridocyclitis, (3) muscular palsies, and (4) optic neuritis. We have experienced a case of herpes zoster ophthalmicus complicated by abducens palsy, sectorial paralysis of iris sphincter, iritis, and transient increase of intraocular pressure. The case was reviewed and the pathogenesis of the complications were discus sed.
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Main subject:
Paralysis
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Iridocyclitis
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Optic Neuritis
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Iris
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Iritis
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Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
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Herpes Zoster
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Intraocular Pressure
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Keratitis
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Year:
1989
Type:
Article
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