Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus and Lateral Rectus Palsy in an Elderly Patient

Case Reports in Ophthalmology

关键词: Neuro-ophthalmology;    Ocular motility;    Abduction;    Cranial nerve palsy;    Esotropia;    Herpes zoster ophthalmicus;   

DOI  :  10.1159/000334236

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

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.

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