Orbital apex syndrome secondary to optic nerve cysticercosis
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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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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
An impaired pupillary light reflex indices in Orbital Apex Syndrome - A rare case report.
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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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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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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
VZV Presenting as Orbital Apex Disorder in an Immunocompetent Young Man: Neuromuscular Image.
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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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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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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
Orbital apex venous cavernous malformation with optic neuropathy: treatment with multisession gamma knife radiosurgery
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DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2018-312893
Abstract: Purpose To evaluate the efficacy and safety of multisession gamma knife radiosurgery (GKRS) for orbital apex venous cavernous malformation causing optic neuropathy. Methods Retrospective cohort study in a single tertiary institution from January 2007 to… read more here.
Keywords: venous cavernous; multisession gamma; orbital apex; apex venous ... See more keywords
Combination Model of Thyrotrophin Receptor Antibody and Volumetric Orbital Apex Crowding Index as an Indicator of Dysthyroid Optic Neuropathy
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DOI: 10.1155/2021/9964232
Abstract: Background Dysthyroid optic neuropathy (DON) is one of the most serious vision-threatening complications of thyroid eye disease (TED); however, accurate and established diagnostic tools for DON are yet lacking. The present study was aimed at… read more here.
Keywords: index; volumetric orbital; orbital apex; model ... See more keywords
Frozen overnight: Acute orbital apex syndrome caused by aspergillosis
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DOI: 10.1177/11206721211073447
Abstract: Purpose to describe a rare case of orbital apex syndrome caused by aspergillosis with acute presentation. Case description retrospective case report of a 70-year-old man who developed unilateral ophthalmoplegia overnight. He was initially given the… read more here.
Keywords: orbital apex; apex syndrome; syndrome caused; syndrome ... See more keywords