Horner’s Syndrome Following Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
A 60-year-old woman presented with the complaint of left upper eyelid ptosis. Eight weeks earlier she was treated with antiviral agents for herpes zoster ophthalmicus. Neuro-ophthalmic examination revealed pitozis and miyozis in her left eye. Based on aprac- lonidine and hydroxyamphetamine test re...
| Published in: | Türk Nöroloji Dergisi |
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| Main Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Galenos Yayinevi
2009-06-01
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| Online Access: | http://www.tjn.org.tr/jvi.aspx?pdir=tjn&plng=eng&un=TJN-58070 |
| Summary: | A 60-year-old woman presented with the complaint of left upper eyelid ptosis. Eight weeks earlier she was treated with antiviral
agents for herpes zoster ophthalmicus. Neuro-ophthalmic examination revealed pitozis and miyozis in her left eye. Based on aprac-
lonidine and hydroxyamphetamine test results the patient was diagnosed as postganglionic Horner’s syndrome. The rarity of Hor-
ner’s syndrome following herpes zoster ophthalmicus and the importance of topical agents in its diagnosis are emphasized |
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| ISSN: | 1301-062X 1309-2545 |