Recurrent bilateral orbital myositis: case report and review of the literature

Ann Trop Paediatr. 2011;31(2):173-80. doi: 10.1179/1465328111Y.0000000004.

Abstract

Orbital myositis in children is uncommon. Recurrence is a major challenge in management. An 11-year-old Malay girl who presented with bilateral orbital myositis with recurrent attacks of diplopia is reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Diplopia / diagnosis
  • Diplopia / etiology
  • Female
  • Head / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Malaysia
  • Orbital Myositis / complications
  • Orbital Myositis / diagnosis*
  • Orbital Myositis / pathology*
  • Recurrence
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed