A retrospective case series of segmental zoster paresis of limbs: clinical, electrophysiological and imaging characteristics

A retrospective case series of segmental zoster paresis of limbs: clinical, electrophysiological and imaging characteristics

Abstract Background Segmental zoster paresis (SZP) of limbs, characterized by focal weakness of extremity, is recognized as a rare complication of herpes zoster (HZ). The following study analyzes the clinical characteristics and data from electromyography and MRI scans in patients with motor weaknes...

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Main Authors: Ying Liu, Bing-Yun Wu, Zhen-Shen Ma, Juan-Juan Xu, Bing Yang, Heng Li, Rui-Sheng Duan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Subjects:
Herpes zoster
Segmental zoster paresis
Infectious neuropathy
Nerve conduction
Electromyography
Nerve MRI
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12883-018-1130-4

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