Varicella zoster virus meningoencephalitis presenting as orbital myositis - a case report

Orbit. 2023 Aug 25:1-4. doi: 10.1080/01676830.2023.2248632. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe authors present a case of meningoencephalitis caused by Varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection, which initially manifested as orbital myositis followed by rapid progression to orbital apex syndrome, meningoencephalitis and death. There was no development of a cutaneous rash. An orbital biopsy demonstrated VZV infection, which was confirmed on a lumbar puncture. In this case, VZV meningoencephalitis was not responsive to steroid or antiviral therapy. This case highlights an atypical presentation of VZV with orbital myositis preceding intracranial involvement.PMID:37624616 | DOI:10.1080/01676830.2023.2248632

Source: Orbit - August 25, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Akash Gowda Jessica Y Tong Dinesh Selva Source Type: research