Orbital apex syndrome due to herpes zoster infection in a patient with chronic kidney disease: A case report.

Published in: Clinical case reports (2023)

We report the case of an 89-year-old man with typical herpes zoster ophthalmicus on the left side of his face with delayed clinical presentation of orbital apex syndrome. After treatment with intravenous antiviral agents and corticosteroids, the patient fully recovered. Clinical suspicion should be concerned in immunocompromised cases.

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case report
chronic kidney disease
end stage renal disease
high dose
low dose
peritoneal dialysis