Abstract

NARAINSWAMI, N. Cavernous sinus thrombosis: A rare and potentially lethal complication of herpes zoster ophthalmicus that can easily be missed. SAMJ, S. Afr. med. j. [online]. 2023, vol.113, n.8, pp.1317-1318. ISSN 2078-5135.  http://dx.doi.org/10.7196/samj.2023.v113i8.649.

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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