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TERSON'S SYNDROME- A CASE REPORT

VIJAYALAKSHMI .

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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