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Herpes zoster in the T1 dermatome presenting with Horner’s syndrome, radicular weakness, and postherpetic neuralgia

Authors :
W. Oliver Tobin
Byron R. Spencer
Bart M. Demaerschalk
Source :
International Medical Case Reports Journal, Vol 2008, Iss default, Pp 1-2 (2008)
Publication Year :
2008
Publisher :
Dove Medical Press, 2008.

Abstract

W Oliver Tobin1, Byron R Spencer2, Bart M Demaerschalk21Department of Neurology, Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Dublin, incorporating the National Children’s Hospital, Ireland; 2Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, USAAbstract: Herpes zoster is caused by varicella zoster virus infection involving the dorsal root ganglia of spinal nerve roots. This common problem can be associated with multiple neurological abnormalities. We present a case of Herpes zoster affecting the T1 dermatome associated with ipsilateral Horner’s syndrome and radicular weakness.Keywords: Herpes zoster, Horner’s syndrome, spinal ganglia, postherpetic neuralgia, spinal nerve roots

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
2008
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
International Medical Case Reports Journal
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....f0f4e073978fce4ca442107ead037351