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Orbital apex syndrome secondary to optic nerve cysticercosis

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "International Ophthalmology"

DOI: 10.1007/s10792-018-0910-6

Abstract: A 22-year-old male presented to us with complaints of sudden painful loss of vision in left eye 10 days ago along with inward deviation of the left eye. Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) in right eye was… read more here.

Keywords: left eye; orbital apex; optic nerve; apex syndrome ... See more keywords

Concurrent hyphema and orbital apex syndrome following herpes zoster ophthalmicus in a middle aged lady

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "International Journal of Surgery Case Reports"

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2016.12.010

Abstract: Highlights • Herpes zoster ophthalmicus is an uncommon clinical presentation.• Concurrent hyphema and orbital apex syndrome are rare clinical sequelae.• Hyphema is postulated due to auto immune vasculitis affecting iris vessel.• Orbital apex syndrome results… read more here.

Keywords: hyphema; orbital apex; herpes zoster; zoster ophthalmicus ... See more keywords
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An impaired pupillary light reflex indices in Orbital Apex Syndrome - A rare case report.

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Journal francais d'ophtalmologie"

DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2020.06.046

Abstract: BACKGROUND The clinical presentation of reduced pupillary responses in orbital apex syndrome is currently not well understood clinically. The pupillary light reflex (PLR) is determined using dynamic pupillometry. CASE DETAILS A newly diagnosed 35-year-old diabetic… read more here.

Keywords: apex syndrome; reflex; orbital apex; pupillary light ... See more keywords

Ipilimumab-induced Adenohypophysitis and Orbital Apex Syndrome: Importance of Early Diagnosis and Management

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Neuro-Ophthalmology"

DOI: 10.1080/01658107.2017.1368090

Abstract: ABSTRACT Ipilimumab is a novel anti-melanoma agent known to infrequently cause multi-organ autoimmunity. We report a case of pituitary hypophysitis and orbital inflammation followed by an orbital apex syndrome. A 64-year-old woman with a history… read more here.

Keywords: diagnosis; apex syndrome; orbital apex; ipilimumab induced ... See more keywords

Spontaneous regression of a presumed orbital apex cavernous venous malformation.

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recommendations! Published in 2023 at "Orbit"

DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2023.2202731

Abstract: A 42-year-old non-menopausal, non-pregnant woman presented with an incidentally noted right orbital apex lesion producing mild compressive optic neuropathy. Imaging revealed an apical, intraconal, inhomogenously enhancing mass consistent with a cavernous venous malformation displacing the… read more here.

Keywords: cavernous venous; orbital apex; regression; spontaneous regression ... See more keywords

Amyloid in the orbital apex and cavernous sinus

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Orbit"

DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2025.2509834

Abstract: ABSTRACT A rare case of a 78-year-old male with posterior orbital amyloidosis and cavernous sinus involvement is reported. He presented with 1 year of worsening binocular diplopia with left eye motility restriction in all directions… read more here.

Keywords: cavernous sinus; orbital amyloidosis; sinus; orbital apex ... See more keywords

Orbital apex-like syndrome with multiple cranial neuropathies secondary to chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy.

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Orbit"

DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2025.2562356

Abstract: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by progressive demyelination of peripheral nerves, leading to motor and sensory deficits. Ophthalmologic involvement, though uncommon, may manifest as ophthalmoplegia, papilledema, optic neuropathy, or… read more here.

Keywords: inflammatory demyelinating; demyelinating polyneuropathy; multiple cranial; orbital apex ... See more keywords

Orbital Apex Syndrome Secondary to Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus: A Literature Review and In-Depth Understanding.

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Seminars in ophthalmology"

DOI: 10.1080/08820538.2025.2559843

Abstract: PURPOSE The aim of this study was to report our experience and to provide a comprehensive understanding of the onset and course of orbital apex syndrome secondary to herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO-OAS). METHODS A retrospective… read more here.

Keywords: apex syndrome; herpes zoster; secondary herpes; orbital apex ... See more keywords

VZV Presenting as Orbital Apex Disorder in an Immunocompetent Young Man: Neuromuscular Image.

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease"

DOI: 10.1097/cnd.0000000000000296

Abstract: Varicella zoster virus (VZV) (human herpesvirus 3) is a neurotropic double-stranded DNA virus, manifesting as varicella (chickenpox) at primary infection and herpes zoster (shingles) at recurrence. Prominent neurological complications of VZV reactivation include aseptic meningitis,… read more here.

Keywords: orbital apex; immunocompetent young; apex disorder; vzv ... See more keywords

Photo Quiz: Orbital Apex Mass: First, Do No Harm

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Journal of Clinical Microbiology"

DOI: 10.1128/jcm.02045-21

Abstract: A69-year-old male with a history of polymyalgia rheumatica presented with 4 months of intermittent sharp left retro-orbital pain and worsening vision. Two weeks prior to symptom onset, he underwent an ozone sinus treatment which caused… read more here.

Keywords: apex; orbital apex; mass first; photo quiz ... See more keywords

Photo Quiz Answer: Orbital Apex Mass: First, Do No Harm

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Journal of Clinical Microbiology"

DOI: 10.1128/jcm.02046-21

Abstract: The answer is Aspergillus fumigatus periorbital mass. Upon review of the histopathology, Aspergillus and Fusarium were considered the most likely possible diagnoses. Due to variable susceptibility of Fusarium to azoles, empirical liposomal amphotericin (i.v., 5… read more here.

Keywords: time; aspergillus; orbital apex; eye ... See more keywords