Misdiagnosis of burns: herpes zoster ophthalmicus.
Many conditions can mimic the presentation of burns. We present an interesting case in which the initial diagnosis of a chemical burn was later confirmed to be herpes zoster ophthalmicus.
Sawyer
Adam R
AR
Burns Unit, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
Williams
Greg
G
D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D006563:Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008517:Phytotherapy
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D000212:Acyclovir