Diagnostic Role of Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography in an Atypical Presentation of Varicella Zoster Virus Interstitial Keratitis: A Case Report - PubMed
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- #VZV interstitial keratitis
- #corneal neoplasia mimic
- #AS-OCT diagnostics
- A case report on an atypical presentation of Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) interstitial keratitis in a 26-year-old woman, initially suspected as corneal intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN).
- Anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) and epithelial mapping were key diagnostic tools used to differentiate VZV keratitis from CIN, aiding in accurate diagnosis.
- Treatment with oral valacyclovir and topical corticosteroids led to resolution of active keratitis within one month, with residual scarring, highlighting the importance of targeted antiviral therapy.