Publications by authors named "Sonam Poonam Nisar"
Article Synopsis
- Infections of the orbit and surrounding area (periorbita) are common, particularly in younger individuals, often stemming from nearby sinus infections due to anatomical vulnerabilities.
- Additional causes include trauma, dental issues, and various surgical procedures, with the need for prompt medical attention emphasized due to potential serious complications.
- Diagnosis relies on imaging techniques like CT and MRI, and treatment typically involves intravenous antibiotics and possibly surgery if drainage is necessary, as untreated infections can lead to severe outcomes like vision loss or even death.
Inverse globe retraction syndrome is a rare ocular motility disorder characterized by limited abduction, with globe retraction and up- or downshoots on attempted abduction, differentiating it from globe retraction due to Duane retraction syndrome, seen on attempted adduction. It can be congenital or acquired. We report the case of a 3-year-old girl who presented with classical features of inverse globe retraction syndrome secondary to an underlying orbital tumor involving the medial rectus muscle.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To study the risk factors for development of COVID-19 associated rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) during the COVID-19 pandemic in India.
Methods: Multi-centric retrospective case-control study conducted from October 2020 to May 2021. Cases comprised of consecutive patients of COVID-19-associated ROCM (CA-ROCM) presenting at the participating ophthalmic institutes.
Purpose: To describe the clinic-radiological, pathological profile, and management outcomes of primary alveolar soft-part sarcoma (ASPS) of the orbit.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of all histopathologically proven cases of orbital ASPS that presented between May 2016 and September 2019 was done. Data collected included demographics, clinical features, imaging characteristics, metastatic workup, management, and follow-up.
Purpose: To report the epidemiology, histopathological spectrum, and surgical outcomes of peripunctal mass lesions.
Methods: Multicentric retrospective case series involving 6 centers in India. All cases of peripunctal masses with histopathological diagnoses and minimum follow up of 3 months were included.
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on COVID-19-associated rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) in India, examining patient demographics, risk factors, symptoms, and management outcomes during the pandemic's second wave.
- Key findings revealed that 78% of patients had diabetes and a majority required oxygen support; most cases showed ROCM symptoms within 10-15 days post-COVID diagnosis.
- Final outcomes indicated a 14% mortality rate, significantly reduced through surgical interventions, highlighting the role of corticosteroids and diabetes as major contributors to ROCM development.
Purpose: To report 5 cases of superior ophthalmic vein thrombosis (SOVT) following intermittent manual carotid compression (IMCC) for indirect carotid-cavernous fistula (CCF) and to outline the management.
Methods: Retrospective observational case series of all patients who developed SOVT secondary to IMCC for indirect low flow CCF's at a tertiary care center. The demographic profile, clinical, imaging findings, treatment, and outcomes were studied.