Abdominal wall herniation after herpes zoster

Nair, Pragya A; Pariath, Kira

doi:10.4103/idoj.idoj_224_17

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“…[ 3 ] There are two case reports in Indian literature. [ 1 4 ] The incidence of clinically detectable paresis is 0.3% when T2 and L1 dermatomes are involved. [ 5 ] The low recorded incidence of motor deficit in thoracic Herpes zoster is probably related to the difficulty in diagnosing weakness of intercostal and abdominal muscles.…”

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“…[ 5 ] The prognosis of clinical paresis is good, with a complete or nearly complete recovery of function in 75–100% of patients within 6–12 months. [ 1 6 ]…”

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“…The virus mainly affects the posterior root ganglia, causing majority of neurological complications which are sensory in nature, rarely affecting motor component. [ 1 ] Segmental zoster paresis is a neurologic complication characterized by focal, asymmetric motor weakness affecting the myotome corresponding to the dermatome of the rash. [ 2 ]…”

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Segmental Zoster Paresis of Lower Thoracic Segment Presenting as Pseudohernia—A Report of Three Cases

Shastry

Ranugha

Rangappa

et al. 2021

Indian Dermatology Online Journal

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Segmental zoster paresis is characterized by focal motor weakness affecting the myotome corresponding to the dermatomal distribution of the rash. Clinically, it presents as pseudohernia when it involves abdominal wall muscles. We report three cases of segmental zoster paresis presenting as pseudohernia of abdominal wall. All patients developed asymptomatic bulge in anterolateral side of abdomen between 10 and 15 days after appearance of vesicles. All patients developed post-herpetic neuralgia. One patient developed pseudo-obstruction of colon due to visceral involvement. Segmental zoster paresis of lower thoracic spinal segment often goes unnoticed due to its asymptomatic nature.

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“…[ 5 ] The prognosis of clinical paresis is good, with a complete or nearly complete recovery of function in 75–100% of patients within 6–12 months. [ 1 6 ]…”

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confidence: 99%