Shoulder pain due to cervical radiculopathy: an underestimated long-term complication of herpes zoster virus reactivation?

Gumina, Stefano; Candela, Vittorio; Passaretti, Daniele; Villani, Ciro

doi:10.1007/s00264-017-3593-0

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“…Gumina et al. studied 110 patients with shoulder pain as a result of cervical radiculopathy, finding that 34.5% had a history of VZV reactivation [ 9 ]. Whether these patients developed the shoulder pain before the lesions is not clear.…”

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An unusual case of lower trunk brachial plexus zoster reactivation

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Lipira

2023

Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery

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An unusual case of lower trunk brachial plexus zoster reactivation

Burch

Shepard

Lipira

2023

Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery

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“…Neuritis leads to burning, itching, and stabbing pain. [ 6 ] Allodynia in old patients is notably disabling. This characteristic feature of herpetic neuritis causes severe pain even with slightest stimulation like the light touch of clothing, as was seen in both of our patients.…”

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Varicella-zoster radiculitis mimicking sciatica: A diagnostic dilemma

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Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) presenting as a radicular pain in the thoracic region is not uncommon, but the presentation in the lumbar and thigh region is not frequently seen. Characteristic segmental vesicular–bullous rash in a dermatomal distribution associated with pain and allodynia is a prominent feature. The pain appears before rash. It is not uncommon for clinicians to misdiagnose radicular pain caused by VZV due to prolapsed disc. We report two patients who presented to us with complaints of back pain with leg radiculopathy that were initially treated for discogenic radiculopathy and rash was wrongly attributed to hot fomentation. This case report emphasizes the importance of including varicella-zoster radiculitis in the differential diagnosis of radicular pain and clinical examination of every rash. Physical examination is must if the patient complains of rash. Appropriate and timely diagnosis can prevent unnecessary investigations.

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