Vision loss in an immunocompetent child post varicella infection: A case report
- Author:
Lee Shu Chaw
;
Emily Ng Ming Choo
;
Tan Chai Lee
;
Ting Siew Leng
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Optic neuritis;
Chickenpox;
Varicella infection;
Varicellazoster virus;
Optic disc edema
- From:Malaysian Family Physician
2020;15(1):54-57
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Chickenpox may lead to several neurological complications. Optic neuritis is one of the
complications which has rarely been described, especially in immunocompetent individuals. We
report a case of an 11-year-old immunocompetent girl who presented with sudden onset bilateral
vision loss three weeks after varicella eruption. Ophthalmic examination revealed bilateral optic disc
edema. Diagnosis of bilateral optic neuritis secondary to varicella was established based upon the
preceding medical history, supported with clinical and radiological fndings.
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