Suspected orbital myositis associated with COVID-19
Blair K. Armstrong, Ann P. Murchison, Jurij R. Bilyk
Abstract
A 44-year-old male patient developed proptosis, edema, and erythema progressing to complete ptosis and supraduction deficit 2 days after positive COVID-19 test. He failed to improve on systemic antibiotics. MRI showed thickening and T2 enhancement of the superior rectus/levator complex consistent with orbital myositis. He improved on intravenous corticosteroids and experienced continued gradual improvement on oral steroids.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePtosisMyositisErythemaEdemaCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)DermatologySurgeryIntravenous antibioticsAntibioticsInternal medicineBiologyMicrobiologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseIgG4-Related and Inflammatory DiseasesDermatological and COVID-19 studiesRetinal and Optic Conditions