Case Report

Cavernous sinus thrombosis: A rare and potentially lethal complication of herpes zoster ophthalmicus that can easily be missed

Authors

  • N Narainswami Grey’s Hospital Eye Clinic, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7196/SAMJ.2023.v113i8.649

Keywords:

cavernous sinus thrombosis, herpes zoster ophthalmicus

Abstract

Cavernous sinus thrombosis is a rare life-threatening complication of herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO). This case highlights the importance of at least considering the diagnosis in all cases of HZO, as the consequences of missing it can be disastrous.

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2023-08-03

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Narainswami N. Case Report: Cavernous sinus thrombosis: A rare and potentially lethal complication of herpes zoster ophthalmicus that can easily be missed. S Afr Med J [Internet]. 2023 Aug. 3 [cited 2024 Dec. 1];113(8):28-9. Available from: https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj/article/view/649

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