| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3143744 | Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery | 2007 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Whipple's disease can affect the periorbital tissues and the optic nerve, causing massive exophthalmos and serious transient visual loss. In such a case surgical decompression of the affected orbit combined with antibiotics and steroids is a recommended valid treatment option.
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Authors
Olivier Lieger, Sven Otto, Isabelle Ann Clemetson, Marlene Arnold, Tateyuki Iizuka,