Case Report
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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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South African Medical Association
2023-08-01
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| Series: | South African Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj/article/view/649 |
| Summary: | 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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| ISSN: | 0256-9574 2078-5135 |