Immune-mediated extraocular myositis in an adolescent following coronavirus disease 2019: A case report.

ABSTRACT: A wide spectrum of ocular manifestations have been documented in patients following infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Nevertheless, bilateral extraocular myositis specifically associated with natural SARS-CoV-2 infection has been rarely reported. We report the case of an East Asian adolescent female who presented with right ocular discomfort and diminished visual acuity for 2 weeks. A SARS-CoV-2 infection had been confirmed via reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction 10 days ago. Magnetic resonance imaging of the orbits revealed bilateral eyelid swelling and diffuse, asymmetric thickening of the extraocular muscles, suggestive of myositis. Symptoms and imaging findings improved markedly with high-dose corticosteroids; however, recurrence o

SUBMITTER: Wu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12515308 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature