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European Journal of Pediatrics
Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics 10/2006

01-10-2006 | Short Report

Delayed internal ophthalmoplegia and amblyopia following chickenpox

Authors: Christophe Orssaud, Olivier Roche, Hussein El Dirani, Jean Louis Dufier

Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 10/2006

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Abstract

Introduction

Chickenpox can be responsible for various ophthalmologic complications [4].

Discussion

An internal ophthalmoplegia could be observed in this context and is responsible for a fixed pupil [2]. This complication is extremely rare and seems to occur mainly in young children during the two weeks following cutaneous eruption. We report an atypical observation of internal ophthalmoplegia due to chickenpox that occurs with a particularly prolonged interval.

Conclusion

We would like to emphasize the consequences of the paralysis of accommodation associated with this tonic pupil on visual acuity.
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Metadata
Title
Delayed internal ophthalmoplegia and amblyopia following chickenpox
Authors
Christophe Orssaud
Olivier Roche
Hussein El Dirani
Jean Louis Dufier
Publication date
01-10-2006
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 10/2006
Print ISSN: 0340-6199
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1076
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-006-0155-7

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