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Bell's palsy with Herpes simplex disciform keratitis: A case report
Patricia Fortin1, Tyler Wickas1, Henry D Perry1
1Nassau University Medical Center, Department of Ophthalmology, East Meadow, NY, USA.
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
|May 23, 2022
Summary
This case report details a patient experiencing Bell's palsy alongside Herpes simplex keratitis. Early recognition of this dual complication is crucial for timely treatment and reduced patient morbidity.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a common cause of ocular and neurological conditions.
- Herpes simplex keratitis (HSK) and Bell's palsy are individually known HSV complications.
- Simultaneous presentation of HSK and Bell's palsy is rarely documented.
