title: Magnetic resonance imaging in case of cortical apex syndrome caused by varicella zoster virus.
abstract: We present a case of orbital apex syndrome that developed after a re-activation of varicella zoster virus. The magnetic resonance imaging showed signs of a diffuse inflammation of the ipsilateral orbital cavity, external ocular muscles and optic nerve. Pattern visually evoked cortical potentials were non-recordable by stimulating the affected eye.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Center for Sensory Organ Diseases, Sannoh Medical Center, Chiba, Japan.
authors.forename: Suguru
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shirato
authors.forename: Toshiyuki
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Oshitari
authors.forename: Katsuhiro
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hanawa
authors.forename: Emiko
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Adachi-Usami