Hutchinson's sign of ophthalmic zoster. Issue 1 (11th December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Frary, Johanna; Petersen, Pelle Trier; Pareek, Manan
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 8:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 219
• Page End: 220
• Publication Date: 2019-12-11
• Subjects: herpes zoster ophthalmicus -- herpesvirus 3 -- human -- trigeminal nerve; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.2596
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: A 77‐year‐old woman presented with ophthalmic zoster and nasal tip involvement, consistent with Hutchinson's sign. Ocular examination disclosed a swollen upper eyelid, chemosis, conjunctival injection, pus, and mild corneal endothelial decompensation. The presence of Hutchinson's sign requires urgent consultation with an ophthalmologist due to the high risk of ocular complications. Abstract : A 77‐year‐old woman presented with ophthalmic zoster and nasal tip involvement, consistent with Hutchinson's sign. Ocular examination disclosed a swollen upper eyelid, chemosis, conjunctival injection, pus, and mild corneal endothelial decompensation. The presence of Hutchinson's sign requires urgent consultation with an ophthalmologist due to the high risk of ocular complications.