Herpes zoster ophthalmicus and lateral rectus palsy in an elderly patient

YALÇINBAYIR Ö., YILDIZ M., Gunduz G., Gelisken O.

Case Reports in Ophthalmology, cilt.2, sa.3, ss.333-337, 2011 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 2 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2011
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1159/000334236
  • Dergi Adı: Case Reports in Ophthalmology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.333-337
  • Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Acquired palsy of the lateral rectus presents with horizontal diplopia and has a broad differential. Herpes zoster ophthalmicus- (HZO) related cranial nerve palsy is a transient and self-limiting condition. Systemic antiviral treatment is administered in order to prevent sight-threatening complications. In suspected cases, zosteriform rash should be questioned. One should keep in mind that acquired esotropia in the elderly may sometimes present following HZO. Copyright © 2011 S. Karger AG.