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Bilateral Ocular Ischaemic Syndrome-Rare Complication of Rhinocerebral Mucormycosis in an Omani Patient: Case report and literature review.
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Sultan Qaboos University medical journal [Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J] 2013 Feb; Vol. 13 (1), pp. 137-42. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Feb 27. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Ocular ischaemic syndrome (OIS) is a relatively uncommon condition. Simultaneous bilateral involvement is even less common and has been reported in only 22% of all cases of OIS. It has variable clinical presentations, of which visual loss and ocular pain are the most common. It is believed to occur when there is a 90% or greater carotid artery obstruction. This syndrome is often associated with a number of systemic diseases including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and cerebrovascular disease. Only occasionally has it been described as a complication of rhinocerebral mucormycosis. We report an unusual case of bilateral OIS secondary to bilateral internal carotid artery thrombosis as a complication of invasive rhinocerebral mucormycosis. In addition, a review of clinical presentation, diagnostic work-up and treatment options for OIS is provided.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2075-051X
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Sultan Qaboos University medical journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23573395
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.12816/0003208