Publications by authors named "Tong Jong Haw Matthew"
Spontaneous orbital haematoma in a scurvy child: A forgotten diagnosis.
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol
October 2020
Spontaneous unilateral orbital haematoma in children is not common and very rarely caused by scurvy. Scurvy is a clinical syndrome with a spectrum of clinical manifestations due to severe prolonged vitamin C deficiency leading to impairment of collagen synthesis over skin, bone, teeth and blood vessels. This paper presents a unique case of a 7- year-old girl with learning difficulty who presented with spontaneous right proptosis due to scurvy.
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- Epilepsy can affect visual functions, with potential changes linked to either the disease or medication side effects.
- A study was conducted with 100 epilepsy patients on either sodium valproate or carbamazepine, examining visual functions through eye tests.
- No significant differences in visual function were found between the two medications, but both groups showed color vision defects, suggesting possible early retinal toxicity from the medications.
Cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST) is an ocular emergency because of its devastating effect and it is prone to cause serious complications. Diagnosis of cavernous sinus thrombosis is a challenging task despite medical advancement. Efforts to promptly diagnose and initiate treatment require a high index of suspicion and a deep understanding of the disease.
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