How Do I Manage an Orbital Apex Syndrome?

Roger E. Turbin

doi:10.1201/9781003523598-45

How Do I Manage an Orbital Apex Syndrome?

Roger E. Turbin

New Jersey Medical School (NJMS), Ophthalmology

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Abstract

A 35-year-old man with diabetes mellitus and a history of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) presents with new onset painful ophthalmoplegia and loss of vision in his left eye. There might be a bit of proptosis as well. What should I be worried about and how soon does he need to be seen?.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Curbside Consultation in Neuro-Ophthalmology
Subtitle of host publication	49 Clinical Questions
Publisher	CRC Press
Pages	191-196
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	9781040140321
ISBN (Print)	9781617116377
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003523598-45
State	Published - Jan 1 2024

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

General Medicine

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