Optic neuritis complicating herpes zoster ophthalmicus in an immunocompetent patient

Optic neuritis complicating herpes zoster ophthalmicus in an immunocompetent patient

A 58-year-old woman presented with rash over the left side of the face and intense acute uveitis. Following careful review of the symptoms and dilated fundus examination unilateral optic neuritis was discovered. The rash was typical of varicella zoster dermatitis. Patients presenting with herpes zoster ophthalmicus should always undergo dilated fundus examination, as there is a potential risk of unexpected posterior segment inflammation. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment can avoid visual sequelae.

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Main Authors: Freitas-Neto,Clovis Arcoverde, Cerón,Olga, Pacheco,Katia Delalibera, Pereira,Viviane Oliveira, Ávila,Marcos Pereira, Foster,C. Stephen
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Oftalmologia 2014
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spelling oai:scielo:S0034-728020140006003862015-03-16Optic neuritis complicating herpes zoster ophthalmicus in an immunocompetent patientFreitas-Neto,Clovis ArcoverdeCerón,OlgaPacheco,Katia DelaliberaPereira,Viviane OliveiraÁvila,Marcos PereiraFoster,C. Stephen Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus/complications Carrier State Uveitis Fundus oculi Optic neuritis Case reports A 58-year-old woman presented with rash over the left side of the face and intense acute uveitis. Following careful review of the symptoms and dilated fundus examination unilateral optic neuritis was discovered. The rash was typical of varicella zoster dermatitis. Patients presenting with herpes zoster ophthalmicus should always undergo dilated fundus examination, as there is a potential risk of unexpected posterior segment inflammation. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment can avoid visual sequelae.info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessSociedade Brasileira de OftalmologiaRevista Brasileira de Oftalmologia v.73 n.6 20142014-12-01info:eu-repo/semantics/reporttext/htmlhttp://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-72802014000600386en10.5935/0034-7280.20140079
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Cerón,Olga
Pacheco,Katia Delalibera
Pereira,Viviane Oliveira
Ávila,Marcos Pereira
Foster,C. Stephen
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Cerón,Olga
Pacheco,Katia Delalibera
Pereira,Viviane Oliveira
Ávila,Marcos Pereira
Foster,C. Stephen
Optic neuritis complicating herpes zoster ophthalmicus in an immunocompetent patient
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Cerón,Olga
Pacheco,Katia Delalibera
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Ávila,Marcos Pereira
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title Optic neuritis complicating herpes zoster ophthalmicus in an immunocompetent patient
title_short Optic neuritis complicating herpes zoster ophthalmicus in an immunocompetent patient
title_full Optic neuritis complicating herpes zoster ophthalmicus in an immunocompetent patient
title_fullStr Optic neuritis complicating herpes zoster ophthalmicus in an immunocompetent patient
title_full_unstemmed Optic neuritis complicating herpes zoster ophthalmicus in an immunocompetent patient
title_sort optic neuritis complicating herpes zoster ophthalmicus in an immunocompetent patient
description A 58-year-old woman presented with rash over the left side of the face and intense acute uveitis. Following careful review of the symptoms and dilated fundus examination unilateral optic neuritis was discovered. The rash was typical of varicella zoster dermatitis. Patients presenting with herpes zoster ophthalmicus should always undergo dilated fundus examination, as there is a potential risk of unexpected posterior segment inflammation. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment can avoid visual sequelae.
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