Abdominal wall protrusion following herpes zoster

• Author(s): Ruiz Junior,Facundo Burgos ; Shinosaki,Jullyanna Sabrysna Morais ; Marques Junior,Wilson ; Ferreira,Marcelo Simão
• Date: 2007
• Origin: Oasisbr
• Subject(s): Herpes zoster; Abdominal wall protrusion; Segmental paresis; Electroneuromyography
• Document Type: Report
• Language: English

Description

We present the case of a 62-year-old woman with abdominal segmental paresis consequent to radiculopathy caused by zoster, which was confirmed by electroneuromyography. The paresis resolved completely within three months. Recognition of this complication caused by zoster, which is easily misdiagnosed as abdominal herniation, is important for diagnosing this self-limited condition and avoiding unnecessary procedures.