Abstract | PURPOSE:
Orbital myositis is characterized by pain with eye movements, gaze restriction, diplopia, and enlargement of extraocular muscles on imaging. Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is an extremely rare cause of the disease in the elderly and has never been reported in a patient younger than forty-five years old such as the adolescent described herein. We present this case to raise awareness of an entity that will likely become more prevalent due to current vaccine strategies. OBSERVATION: CONCLUSIONS AND IMPORTANCE: In conclusion, orbital myositis is an extremely rare complication of facial VZV infections. Our case highlights the importance of prompt detection and treatment in the pediatric population.
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Authors | Christopher D Conrady, Richard M Feist Jr, Alison Crum |
Journal | American journal of ophthalmology case reports
(Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep)
Vol. 5
Pg. 111-113
(Apr 2017)
ISSN: 2451-9936 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 29503961
(Publication Type: Case Reports)
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