Abstract
An 86-year-old female presented with eye pain, complete ophthalmoplegia, a visual acuity of 1/60, vitritis, ptosis, displacement of the eye, and a partially dilated pupil unresponsive to light. A computed tomography of the cerebrum was normal. Herpes zoster ophthalmicus was suspected and treatment with i.v. acyclovir and prednisolone was commenced, which led to a gradual improvement of the clinical condition. Complete ophthalmoplegia due to herpes zoster ophthalmicus is a very rare condition and no evidence-based treatment is available. The prognosis is very good with almost complete remission of the symptoms within 18 months.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Acyclovir / administration & dosage
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Acyclovir / therapeutic use
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Aged, 80 and over
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / administration & dosage
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
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Antiviral Agents / administration & dosage
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Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
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Aspirin / administration & dosage
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Aspirin / therapeutic use
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Eye Diseases / pathology
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Female
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Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus / complications*
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Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus / drug therapy
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Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus / pathology
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Herpesvirus 3, Human
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Humans
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Ophthalmoplegia / drug therapy
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Ophthalmoplegia / etiology*
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Ophthalmoplegia / pathology
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Ophthalmoscopy
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Prednisolone / administration & dosage
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Prednisolone / therapeutic use
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Vitreous Body / pathology
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Antiviral Agents
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Prednisolone
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Aspirin
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Acyclovir