Tuberculous Orbital Apex Syndrome with Severe Irreversible Visual Loss |
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| Authors: | Rajeev G. Tanawade Reshma S. Thampy Scott Wilson I. Chris Lloyd Jane Ashworth |
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| Affiliation: | The University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Central Manchester Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom |
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| Abstract: | A 16-year-old girl presented with a unilateral red eye, progressive visual loss and diplopia. A detailed clinical assessment with appropriate investigations led to a diagnosis of Orbital Apex Syndrome (OAS) secondary to Tuberculosis (TB). We report this unusual case of TB OAS, which resulted in a poor visual outcome despite appropriate management. |
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| Keywords: | Orbital apex syndrome tuberculosis visual loss |
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