Isolated optic neuritis with a concurrent abnormal trigeminal nucleus on imaging: case report of a rare complication of herpes zoster ophthalmicus
Abstract Background Herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) is an inflammation related to reactivation of the latent varicella zoster virus (VZV), involving the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve. Optic neuritis (ON), a rare ocular complication following HZO, has been reported in 1.9% of HZO-affecte...
Main Authors: | Kavin Vanikieti, Anuchit Poonyathalang, Panitha Jindahra, Piyaphon Cheecharoen, Patchalin Patputtipong, Tanyatuth Padungkiatsagul |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-10-01
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Series: | BMC Neurology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12883-018-1168-3 |
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