When a Rash Affects Vision

A case of a painful facial rash leading to a left VI nerve palsy. Explore the diagnosis and management of this serious viral reactivation in the V1 dermatome.

Herpes zoster ophthalmicus


What is the diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Left facial palsy
Cavernous sinus thrombosis
Orbital lymphoma
Herpes zoster ophthalmicus
Orbtial fracture

Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus, Ophthalmoplegia, Trigeminal nerve, Varicella-zoster virus, VI nerve palsy

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