Abdominal wall protrusion following herpes zoster

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.

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Main Authors: Ruiz Junior,Facundo Burgos, Shinosaki,Jullyanna Sabrysna Morais, Marques Junior,Wilson, Ferreira,Marcelo Simão
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - SBMT 2007
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822007000200018
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