Orbital tuberculosis: perspectives from Victoria, Australia.

Anthony YaoCraig AboltinsAlan A McNabCesar Salinas-La RosaJustin DenholmJwu Jin Khong

Published in: Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie (2018)

Orbital TB is rare but remains an important differential diagnosis of orbital mass lesions. The diagnosis of orbital TB requires a high index of clinical suspicion and targeted investigations in patients originating from endemic areas. Diagnosis and treatment rely on effective collaboration between ophthalmologists, infectious disease physicians, and pathologists.

Keyphrases

mycobacterium tuberculosis
infectious diseases
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
primary care
prognostic factors
emergency department
cancer therapy
hiv aids
human immunodeficiency virus
adverse drug
patient reported