| Herpes zoster ophthalmicus as a cause of Horner syndrome. | |
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PMID: 8113436 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Herpes zoster ophthalmicus is a disease in which the varicella-zoster virus replicates and produces inflammation in the skin of the face supplied by the sensory branches of the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve. It can also cause a conjunctivitis, keratitis, uveitis, extraocular muscle paralysis, and acute retinal necrosis. We found only a single report of this disease as a cause of Horner syndrome. Here we report a case of herpes zoster ophthalmicus that progressed to a sixth nerve palsy and, subsequently, a Horner syndrome. We discuss how the anatomic relationship of the fifth, sixth, and sympathetic nerves in the cavernous sinus provides a route whereby the varicella-zoster virus may produce a Horner syndrome. To our knowledge this is the first fully documented case of Horner syndrome caused by herpes zoster ophthalmicus. |
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Authors:
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E F Smith; L Santamarina; A H Wolintz |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of clinical neuro-ophthalmology Volume: 13 ISSN: 0272-846X ISO Abbreviation: J Clin Neuroophthalmol Publication Date: 1993 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1994-03-28 Completed Date: 1994-03-28 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8109051 Medline TA: J Clin Neuroophthalmol Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 250-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Ophthalmology, State University of New York, Health Science Center at Brooklyn. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
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complications* Horner Syndrome / etiology* Humans Male Middle Aged |
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