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Rapid and complete vision loss due to idiopathic orbital inflammation with partial recovery following orbital decompression

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ABSTRACT We present a case of a 36-year-old man who developed rapid onset of proptosis and orbital compartment syndrome resulting in no light perception vision. He was treated with surgery… Click to show full abstract

ABSTRACT We present a case of a 36-year-old man who developed rapid onset of proptosis and orbital compartment syndrome resulting in no light perception vision. He was treated with surgery and subsequent rituximab therapy with some recovery of vision and motility. Though the range of presentations of idiopathic orbital inflammation is broad, such rapid evolution of proptosis with complete vision loss is very uncommon.

Keywords: recovery; idiopathic orbital; complete vision; orbital inflammation; vision; vision loss

Journal Title: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings
Year Published: 2018

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