TERSON'S SYNDROME- A CASE REPORT
Abstract
Terson's syndrome is rarely encountered in ophthalmic practice. However the ophthalmologist should be well aware of the clinical features and methods of diagnosis of this syndrome.Here we report a middle aged lady with altered sensorium, visual impairment and headache who was diagnosed as having Terson's syndrome after fundoscopy and spinal tap. It was managed conservatively.
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