Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus Complicated by Hyphema, Glaucoma and External Ophthalmoplegia
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 1573-1578, 2007.
Artigo
em Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-105777
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To report a patient with herpes zoster ophthalmicus in whom hyphema, glaucoma and external ophthalmoplegia occurred. CASESUMMARY:
A 59-year-old male patient developed severe ocular pain and decreased visual acuity in his left eye 10 days ago. He had been diagnosed as herpes zoster ophthalmicus 14 days before and given antiviral agent. He could not percept light. His left eye showed hyphema, severe exudative iritis and elevated IOP. Lid drooping and complete external ophthalmoplegia were present in the left eye. Systemic corticosteroid with concomitant antiviral agents and antiglaucomatous agents was administered.RESULTS:
Light perception did not recover and phthisis bulbi developed in his left eye at 2 months after the onset of the skin lesion. The patient showed gradual improvement in movement of the lid and external ocular muscle.
Texto completo:
DisponíveL
Índice:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Antivirais
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Pele
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Hifema
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Acuidade Visual
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Oftalmoplegia
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Glaucoma
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Irite
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Herpes Zoster Oftálmico
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Herpes Zoster
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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