Herpes zoster ophthalmicus and strabismus: a unique cause of secondary Brown syndrome

J AAPOS. 2017 Aug;21(4):335-337. doi: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2017.06.003. Epub 2017 Jun 15.

Abstract

Herpes zoster ophthalmicus can be associated with a variety of ocular and visual sequelae, including isolated or even multiple cranial neuropathies, potentially affecting the oculomotor, trochlear, or abducens nerves. We report a case of a secondary Brown syndrome following resolution of a unilateral isolated trochlear nerve palsy associated with herpes zoster ophthalmicus in an immunocompetent 57-year-old man.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acyclovir / therapeutic use
  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
  • Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Ocular Motility Disorders / virology*
  • Strabismus / virology*
  • Trochlear Nerve Diseases / drug therapy
  • Trochlear Nerve Diseases / virology*

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents
  • Acyclovir