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An Acute Case of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus with Ophthalmoplegia

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) with oculomotor nerve involvement is rare, even rarer as an acute presentation rather than sequelae of HZO. In this paper we present a case of cutaneous HZO in which our patient's initial presentation was one of complete ophthalmoplegia.

Source: Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine

DOI: 10.1155/2012/953910

Authors: Wasim Hakim, Rosalie Sherman, Tamer Rezk, Kanwar Pannu

Institution: London Chest Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $790