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International Journal of Advances In Case Reports

Volume 11, Issue 1, 2024
Mcmed International
International Journal of Advances In Case Reports
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XXX-XXXX (Print), 2349 - 8005 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
A RARE CASE OF OPTIC NEURITIS COMPLICATING HERPES ZOSTER OPHTHALMICUS AND THE ROLE OF VISUAL EVOKED POTENTIALS
Author
Sangeeta Gupta*1, Gaurav Gupta2, Sanjeev Gupta3
Email
drsangeeta77.65@rediffmail.com
keyword
Herpes Zoster ophthalmicus, Optic neuritis, Visual evoked potentials.
Abstract
We aim to report a rare case of early onset optic neuritis secondary to herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) and to assess the value of visual evoked potentials in the diagnosis. A 54-year-old male presented with multiple cutaneous eruptions on the left side of the face and swelling around the left eye since 6 days while pain and redness in the left eye since 8 days. Clinical examination and investigations were done which suggested the diagnosis in favour of herpes zoster ophthalmicus. Evidence of optic nerve lesion in the left eye was provided by visual evoked potentials and magnetic resonance imaging, revealing the fact that HZO could result in a sight-threatening complication as optic neuritis. Visual evoked potential provided the evidence of optic nerve demyelination, after the episode of acute illness. Short and cheap implementation, easy technique and easy availability fortify the usefulness of this test in diagnosing this condition.
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